Certified Athletic Trainer (Per-Diem) - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, West region
Florida Medical Clinic•Wesley Chapel, FL
About The Position
The Certified Athletic Trainer will support Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s West Coast Florida partnerships. The role provides prevention, evaluation, education, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The institute’s orthopedic and sports medicine services span a wide range of conditions and injuries, and it holds medical roles with athletic teams, sporting events, and venues.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Current Athletic Trainer certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (BOC).
- Current Florida Athletic Trainer license from the Department of Health.
- Current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to be insured under Orlando Health’s insurance carrier requirements and standards.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- One or more of the following preferred certifications or qualifications: NASM-CES, NASM-PES, ISFTA-CPT, NSCA-CSCS, FMS, or SFMA.
Responsibilities
- Provide prevention, evaluation, education, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
- Treat patients appropriately according to professional standards of practice.
- Coordinate patient care with other team members and educate patients and their families.
- Make independent decisions that affect patients’ health and quality of life.
- Maintain a cheerful atmosphere in which to treat.
- Demonstrate caring, honesty, and open communication, and encourage a smart, professional appearance in self and others.
- Participate in performance improvement, program development, student supervision, assigned committees, safety, and infection control, as required.
