Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you . At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary. Essential Functions: The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for the day-to-day medical coverage of student-athletes in the high school outreach setting. They provide athletic training services to athletes while following all rules and regulations within the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics, the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Practice Act. The Athletic Trainer, under the direction of a physician, ensures the health, wellness, and safety of athletes at their assigned school. This position supports student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to athletic activity following injury. The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with coaches, school staff, families, and other healthcare providers as necessary. This role administers immediate on-field care for injuries and develops a treatment program based on the specific nature of the injury, including referral to a physician or other appropriate medical provider when appropriate. The Athletic Trainer will appropriately communicate health care information with the athlete, caregiver, coach, school administrator, sports medicine management team, and physician as necessary. The certified athletic trainer will be responsible for any other assigned job duties and will be asked to demonstrate actions with LCMC’s Values and Mission. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master's Degree from Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or other related field. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS ​ BOC Certified Athletic Trainer. State Licensed Athletic Trainer through LSBME Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of scope of practice based on the state practice act. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.