Athletic Trainer MS Full Time, Careers At Lake Charles Memorial Health System

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Athletic Trainer, MS (Full Time)

Department:	Sports Medicine
Location:	Lake Charles, LA

Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, MS

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team. In this capacity they have a responsibility to the organizations for the evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral to a consultant. Their primary patients are athletes and individuals associated with athletic programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance on the play area.
Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed.
Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager.
Communicate with parents, athletic coaches, etc., recommendations for handling aspects of care relating to athletic injuries.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Masters degree in Athletic Training from an institution accredited by CAATE; NATA Certified; Louisiana licensure.
1-2 years in athletic training setting preferred.
CPR certified; Current Louisiana Athletic Trainer license; Annual CEU requirement; Valid driver's license.
Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate orally and in written form. Must be detail oriented.
Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weights/heights, push carts with athletic equipment on them.
Must be able to carry water coolers, athletic training kit, etc. up to 50 pounds.
May be required to stand for long periods of time.
Must have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
Must demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions to subordinates.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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