Athletic Trainer-North Atlanta HS

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Variable
Work Day(s)
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Shift Start Time
Variable
Shift End Time
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Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
Provides high-quality sports medicine services to local Metro Atlanta athletes in the outreach setting. Performs other duties, coverages, and responsibilities as appointed by the sports medicine management team. Functions effectively as a member of the sports medicine team. Supports the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta mission. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and contracted work setting.
Experience
1 year of preferred experience working with athletes in variety of sports
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Education
Bachelor’s degree or entry level Master’s degree in related field from an accredited program
Certification Summary
Certified by Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
Maintains current licensure by the state of Georgia or eligible to apply
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinical competencies in treatment aspects for sports medicine patients
Adhere to NATA best practices, and state laws of practice related to athletic training in Georgia
Willing to work a flexible schedule and perform a variety of work related tasks as needed
Good mental and physical health
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities
The duties of this position include, but are not included to:
Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and diagnosis.
Understands medical diagnosis and treatment interventions.
Follows established rehabilitation protocols based on diagnosis.
Provides education to parent and patients in an ongoing fashion via text, phone, or email.
Completes injury documentation on each patient and submits daily.
Completes documentation on a daily basis with appropriate content.
Demonstrates effective use of time for direct and indirect patient care and departmental responsibilities.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement.
Delivers competent age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Rehab