Athletic Trainer - Per Diem - Flex - Broward & Palm Beach - JDCH

Athletic Trainers are responsible for providing training services for local schools, community events as needed, and sport specific rehabilitation/reconditioning for injured athletes. Athletic trainers provide service to school age, and adolescent. Athletic Trainers perform job duties within the Sports Medicine Program. These duties include evaluation of injured athletes and assessment of capabilities.

Responsibilities

Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation; Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures; Complete Memorial Healthcare System policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training, HIPPA, and comply with the regulations therein; Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, school nurses, athletic directors, and coaches; Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility and maintain a clean and sterile environment for medical use; Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans that should be rehearsed annually; Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families; Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals

Requirements

Accredited Program: Athletic Training Program; Athletic Trainer License (AL LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL); BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; Board of Athletic Trainer Certification (BOC-ATHL TRAIN) - Board of Athletic Trainer Certification; CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association; Bachelors degree and graduate of an accredited Athletic Training program; No prior work experience required; Critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships; Ability to lead others and take appropriate action; Employment contingent upon successful completion of a Level II Criminal History record check