Certified Athletic Trainer - Full Time

Shriners Children's•Sacramento, CA

10d•$32 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (CATC) to provide on-site assessment and management of injuries for assigned facility athletes. The role involves providing immediate treatment, appropriate referrals, and rehabilitation/reconditioning services. The CATC may also develop training programs and educate athletes on injury prevention, conditioning, and treatment. This position supports a learning environment that values evidence-based practice, innovation, and critical thinking, contributing to the organization's mission of providing excellent pediatric specialty care.

Requirements

Degree in Athletic Training or Health related fields
Current Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
License in state of practice.
Current First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS from American Heart Association)

Nice To Haves

Three years athletic training experience, preferred
Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.), preferred
BLS Instructor certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Clinic preparation, including sports intake, PROs, SMARTS, PT notes, confirmation of imaging.
Work in clinic under the direction of their supervising physician/team rooming patients, history taking, orthopedic evaluation, providing home exercise programs, taping, brace fitting, and patient education and other clinical or administrative duties as assigned.
In clinic training for pre- and immediate post-op patients: Crutch training and education of home exercise program.
Provide medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, and consult in rehabilitation sessions as needed, including return to sport testing.
Coordination of physical therapy, both in house and in the community, with the ability to be the communication liaison.
Actively participate in the SMARTS workgroup as well as coordinate SMARTS testing, results, and MD evaluation for clearance.
Provide clinical and administrative support to Sports Medicine physicians when needed.
Provide input on strategic planning for Sports Medicine Program development.
Communicate with other athletic trainers in the Shriners system to promote collaboration and advancement of Sports Medicine across the system.
Promote and teach sports safety; participate in sports-related community SHC public relations events.
Act as liaison between community athletic trainers or other healthcare providers to support patient access opportunities and continuity of care.
Provide community outreach athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings.
Provide supervision and education of athletic training students from approved athletic training programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.