Certified Athletic Trainer

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Honolulu, HI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (CATC) to provide on-site assessment and management of injuries (both acute and chronic) to assigned facility athletes. The CATC will offer immediate treatment, appropriate referrals to outside providers, and may be involved in rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes. This role may also include developing training programs and educating local athletes on injury prevention, conditioning, and treatment. The position requires maintaining current certification.

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.
Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.).
BLS Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings as indicated by contract.
Serve as the on-site Athletic Trainer for a variety of sports offered by schools.
Provide sports athletic training medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, and rehabilitation sessions as needed, in accordance with the 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 a 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 a 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.