Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN
Select Medical•Birmingham, AL
About The Position
Champion Sports Medicine is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide care for athletes at contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care. The position supports local high schools in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area. Coverage needs are matched with the trainer’s availability to create a flexible schedule. The role is PRN, with weekday and weekend hours that vary as needed, and compensation of $35.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
- National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) certification.
- CPR certification.
- Applicable state license where required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement therapeutic programs to rehabilitate injured athletes.
- Determine the need for and administer athletic training techniques before and during games and practices to reduce injury risk, including taping, wrapping, bracing, hydration guidance, and minor wound care.
- Assess the effectiveness of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques, and record changes based on athlete response within the specified plan of care.
- Manage emergency incidents and coordinate EMS and acute care procedures, including basic life support, to reduce the impact of an athlete’s injury on function.
- Seek outreach opportunities and participate in promotional events such as races and club team events.
Benefits
- Free in-person and online continuing education units (CEUs).
- Access to a nationwide professional support network.
- Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.
