Athletic Trainer, (Casual/PRN)

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Per Diem, Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Responsible in providing sideline coverage for a variety of youth sports (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, football). Coverage will be primarily at the Chase Fieldhouse but additionally at sports complexes within the Delaware Valley.  Hours are dependent on event needs. 

• Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures. 
• Able to provide services in accordance with discipline specific scope of practice to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as outlined in department procedures.
• Follows basic medical precautions for each patient (for eating, drinking, mobility) and refers appropriately to health care team.
• Completes all mandatory training which may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
• Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.
• Professional Development:  Independently seeks to expand clinical knowledge and evidenced based practice through literature reviews, in-services, courses and mentorships.  May provide input on new treatment intervention strategies to ensure evidenced-based and current practices. 
• Team Work:  Participates in conflict identification and resolution. Works cooperatively on multidisciplinary, single discipline, program specific and specialty teams.  Assists in maintenance of department space and equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have BOC ATC Certification and be eligible for Delaware State Athletic Training License.
• Delaware state licensure required upon hire.
• American Heart Association BLS certification Basic Life Support required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (National Athletic Trainers Association, state and regional athletic trainer's societies) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics is preferred.

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