What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer, Tuition Loan Assistance position at North Mississippi Health Services?
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
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 athletes 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 :
- Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- 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 :
Other :
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level
Education Details
Required / Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Athletic Training / Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field
Required
Master's Degree
Athletic Training / Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications Details
Time Frame
Required /
Preferred
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
Mississippi
Upon Hire
Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Upon Hire
Required
License, Athletic Trainer Mississippi
Upon Hire
Required
Work Experience
Number of Years
Work Experience Details
Required /
Preferred
Less than 1 year
Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required / Preferred
Proficiency
Must organize and implement athletic training services
Required
N / A
Must coordinate patient treatment schedules with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs
Required
N / A
Participates in setting of departmental goals and developing departmental policies and procedures
Required
N / A
Promoting Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to community organizations, schools, and the public
Required
N / A
SCOPE
Freedom To Act : Problem Solving :
Impact :
Financial Responsibility :
Budget Responsibility
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply :
ATHLETIC TRAINER and ATHLETIC TRAINER
Education
You must have the following education to apply :
Bachelors of Related Field
You must have a Bachelors or higher
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