Per Diem Athletic Trainer (ATC)

About the position

Dignity Health Physical Therapy in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a team of per diem (PRN) Nevada licensed athletic trainers for sports contracts throughout Las Vegas and Henderson. A Certified Athletic Trainer is involved in the Athletic Training Services program: coordinates medical coverage of contract school's or professional team's athletic events and practices, coordinates the access of healthcare for athletes at contract locations, and designs/implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of injured athletes. An ideal athletic trainer has previous experience, but new grad ATCs are welcome to apply. Per diem or PRN hours is for as needed coverage. Projections are mostly afternoons, evenings and weekend coverage as needed. There is no set schedule or guarantee of hours. This is an hourly paid position based on experience ready to begin this fall. You will be part of an integrated team based practice that combines the Athletic Trainer with other healthcare professionals, such as; Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and a Sports Medicine Physician Director. Multiple positions available for Nevada licensed athletic trainers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Involved in the Athletic Training Services program, participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices.
• Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete.
• Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury.
• Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
• Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
• Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes.
• Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
• Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc).
• Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainer's area of clinical expertise.

Requirements

• BS Degree REQUIRED
• Minimum one year clinical experience
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Applicable state license where required

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate of $35/hr
• Flexible per diem hours