Athletic Trainer

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Department:
10006560 Sports Medicine
Work Shift:
Job Description:
Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) recognize and evaluate sports injuries. They provide first aid or emergency care; develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury among athletes. Athletic trainers collaborate with medical doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care. They provide a vital communication link between the injured athlete, the physician, the coach, and the athlete’s family to determine when the athlete can safely return to practice and competition.JOB FUNCTIONS Clinical:
• Provides athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools, and other organization as assigned
• Assist with Saturday morning clinics
• Assist with planning and implementing pre-season physicals for athletes
• Remains competent in the following areas: o Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy o Therapeutic exercise o First Aide
• Attends and provides continuing education in servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical supervisor for student athletic trainers while completing their hours Budget:
• Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of sports medicine supplies and remaining within the monthly supply budget
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment Other:
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
• Must provide own transportation Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Must organize and implement athletic training services
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedules with other PT’s, PTA’s, OTs, and COTA’s
• Participates in setting of departmental goals and developing departmental policies and procedures
• Promoting Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to community organizations, schools, and the public Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 100 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range:
$46,321.60 - $69,472.00
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree | Athletic Training | Required
Master’s Degree | Athletic Training | Not Required
Certifications:
Ambulance Driver License - AMBDL, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR