Athletic Trainer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Georgia Bone and Joint is looking for a temporary athletic trainer to be placed in the local school system. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site athletic training coverage for practices, home events and other activities required by the school.


• Evaluate athletic injuries and develop appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans


• Implement injury prevention techniques such as taping, bracing, and stretching


• Provide immediate care and emergency response for injuries, including concussion management and first aid


• Coordinate referrals to physicians and healthcare providers as needed


• Effectively communicate with physicians, administrators, coaches, parents, and medical professionals regarding injury status and return to play decisions


• Assist with the education of nutrition, hydration, and overall wellness for student athletes


• Maintain confidential and accurate medical records


• Maintain and keep athletic training supplies and inventory


• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of The Heritage School under the accreditation of the Southern Association of Independent Schools. 


• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures with Georgia Independent Athletic Association.


• Adhere to guidelines of the Georgia State Practice Act for athletic training


• Participate as required in annual evaluation process


• Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by administrative personnel

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with others


• Be able to make sound clinical decisions under stress


• Able to prioritize patient care and administrative tasks in a fast paced environment


• Maintain satisfactory attendance as defined by system or local school handbook


• Be technologically proficient with EMR systems and modalities


• Take all necessary and reasonable steps to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities and yourself.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move between facilities for extended periods


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds


• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Graduate from a CAATE accredited athletic training program. Must currently hold BOC certification and State of Georgia Athletic Training License. Must have current CPR/BLS certification.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Successful AT experience at the level to which assigned.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Multiple years of experience at the high school or collegiate setting