Outreach Athletic Trainer - Event Medicine PRN
About The Position
This role is for an Outreach Athletic Trainer specializing in Event Medicine, working on a PRN (as needed) basis for Advocate Health. The position involves evaluating athletes and sports-related injuries, designing and implementing athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, and establishing comprehensive care plans. Key responsibilities include gathering and interpreting medical data, communicating athlete progress to physicians and clinical staff, coordinating treatment programs, and documenting all aspects of athlete care. The trainer will also apply preventative measures like strapping and bracing, assist with staff orientation, and provide on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events within Carolina Healthcare System facilities. Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, serving nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. The organization is committed to clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, with a focus on patient-centric approaches, expanding access through technology, fostering an inclusive workforce, and transforming care through world-class professionals and research.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited Athletic Training education program required.
- Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for Athletic training required.
- Licensed in applicable state as an Athletic Trainer.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
- Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
- Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance, records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
- Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
- Assists with orienting new staff, students and volunteers, and provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and provide on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
