Certified Athletic Trainer
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 operates within schools or other non-clinical settings as per contract, serving as the on-site athletic trainer for various sports. The role requires implementing specific treatment programs, acting as a liaison between athletes and other healthcare providers/school personnel, tracking injury profiles, and reporting to Shriners Children's and school athletic directors. Communication regarding serious injuries, including concussions, with other ATCs and sports personnel is essential. Coordination with the Shriners Children's rehabilitation therapy team ensures continuity of care. The role also includes supervising student athletic trainers and mentoring less experienced ATs.
Requirements
- Degree in Athletic Training or Health related fields
- Current Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
- HI State AT Licensure required.
- 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
- Provide athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings as indicated by contract.
- Serve as onsite Athletic Trainer for variety of sports offered by schools.
- Provide sports athletic training medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, rehabilitation sessions as needed, in accordance with Athletic Training scope.
- Participate and attend scheduled practices and/or games as specified in site, fee for service, or community benefit agreement(s).
- Implement specific treatment programs for various sports related injuries in accordance with various state licensing laws.
- Serve as liaison between student athletes and other constituents such as family physicians and specialists, school districts, or other personnel as appropriate.
- Track and develop athletes’ injury, treatment and medication profiles.
- Provide timely reports to SHC and school athletic director/coaches as requested to assist with program development.
- Communicate on a regular basis with other ATCs and sports personnel (i.e. coaches, team managers, Athletic Directors) on any athletes involved in serious injury treatment, including ailments such as concussions.
- Coordinate with the SC rehabilitation therapy team to ensure continuity of post injury therapy treatment for athletes, whether located in school facility or clinical setting.
- Provide supervision for student athletic trainers from approved athletic trainer programs.
- Provide mentorship of identified less experienced ATs including onboarding and training as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
