Staff Athletic Trainer
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training
• Must meet the requirements for an athletic trainer in state per Louisiana statures
• Must keep skills current by participating in continuing education
• Must adhere to practice guidelines set by National Athletic Training Association (NATA)
• 1 – 2 years of athletic training experience
General Duties:
• Care and prevention of athletic injuries for the Parish School Systems, and Private schools, under the supervision of a physician.
• Establish preliminary care plan; complete injury evaluation for appropriate referral.
• Implementation of rehabilitation for injured athletes under the direction of the medical director.
• Maintenance of daily injury records, medical records, and records of recovering athletes as prescribed by a physician.
• Provide student-athletes and coaches with accurate information on injuries, supplements, and drug education when necessary.
• Inventory and order athletic trainer supplies.
• Provide coverage for athletic events.
• Maintain all athletic training equipment and supplies per the OSHA and state blood borne pathogen standards.
• Assist the coach in maintenance of protective equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours of Work: As scheduled
Reports To: Coordinator
Benefits:
• Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Time eligibility after 90-day probationary period
• 95% of Employee’s Health Coverage paid for by employer and offered to dependants
• Dental coverage furnished to Employee and made available to dependants
• Supplemental Cancer, ICU and Accident Insurance available
• Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage available
• Eligible for IRA contribution
Salary: Based on years of athletic training service.
Louisiana Athletic Care’s mission is to deliver prompt and skilful Athletic Training Services to athletes participating in a variety of sports. Our primary objective is to promote a safe environment for athletes to pursue their goals.
All applicants must possess the following characteristics: fortitude, communication skills, adaptability, punctuality, task & people oriented compassion, confidence, and a passion for the Athletic Training profession.
Submit resume to:
Dixie Boutte, LAT / Director of Human Resources / dixie@laathleticcare.com / 800-672-4504, ext. 11
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