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ATHLETIC TRAINER
ABOUT US:
Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.
LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!
As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.
JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer
GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA)
New London, Connecticut
POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time position at the United States Coast Guard Academy. The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is one of four Armed Forces Academies of the United States. The Academy’s four-year college-level training and education fulfills mission needs by providing commissioned officers for the United States Coast Guard (USCG). USCGA provides a rigorous undergraduate program, from which cadets graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an Ensign in the USCG. USCGA is located in New London, CT. USCGA supports an NCAA Division III athletic program that includes 25 sports and 4 four-chartered clubs with over 600 student-athletes. USCGA competes in the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Athletic Trainers support the USCGA’s Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum, varsity teams, and club sports
- Athletic Trainers will provide a full range of services including:
- Performing injury prevention and mitigation
- Rehabilitation services
- Athletic performance optimization for cadets during training
- HPE programming
- Onsite and offsite competitions and practice events
- Know and apply rehabilitation therapy for sports injuries independent of supervision
- Perform diagnostic examinations and deliver treatments to cadet patients who have suffered an injury or with any condition that is limiting athletic performance
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans when indicated to include preventive services and mandated medical follow-up instructions
- Prepare timely treatment records and reports documenting procedures performed and care provided
- Refer patients to their primary care manager when indicated
- Furnish consultation and reports as well as services specialized to meet the needs of cadets
- Advise and consult with physical therapists, medical officers, and training division staff (when necessary) through the Head Trainer
- Manage and direct treatments of sports injuries to include but not limited to cryocuff, moist heat packs, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, and electrical stimulation
- Provide preventive taping and use of numerous protective orthotic devices
- Provide evaluation, prevention, and treatment to include teaching patients progressive therapeutic exercises to restore the patient to pre-injury status
- Support concussion protocols and baseline testing for concussion protocols
- From time to time perform administrative, storekeeping, and cleaning tasks within the work area, as necessary
- Provide consultations to patients in a virtual format when restrictions prevent in-person interactions
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from an accredited College or University, with a minimum of one year experience as an Athletic Trainer
- A current unrestricted license to practice Athletic Trainer Services in Connecticut
- Shall maintain current certification as required for membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
- Current malpractice insurance in the amount of not less than one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars per occurrence
- Have and maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- “No adverse information on file” with the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB)
- The Athletic Trainer shall be physically capable of performing all athletic training services
POSITION TIMING: Upon completion of all Security requirements and background checks.
BENEFITS: All Paid Federal Holidays that occur during the period of performance.
This is an overview of the position. For a complete Job Description, please send a request to dana@laredotechnical.com.
Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LTSi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Salary : $4,700
