What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATHLETIC TRAINER position at Archbold Medical Center?
Athletic Trainer - Archbold Grady Hospital
Position Description:
Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures
Responsibilities will include providing services in the office as well as at athletic events
Responsibilities will also include casting
Evaluate the extent of a patient’s/athlete’s injury/illness
Provide immediate treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of injury
Perform in office follow-up visits
Determine the individual’s readiness to participate in activities
Educate athletes, parents, coaches and administration on safe facilities and protocols
Advise on the appropriateness and safety of equipment
Develop effective interventions to reduce injuries and illnesses for athletes
Help identify at risk individuals
Assist with pre-season physicals
Work with treatment team, patients, and families to ensure coordinated outcomes
Provide referrals as needed
Complete documentation accurately and timely
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or related field required
Master’s Degree preferred
GA license or license eligible
ATC or eligible
Current CPR
Minimum of two years of experience preferred
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
