Overview:

Emory Sports Medicine Outreach is currently seeking Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC). 

 

Position Summary:

 

The Emory Sports Medicine Outreach Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with coordination and delivery of high-quality sports medicine services to all student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer must perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting. Problems encountered are of a moderate to higher level of complexity and a considerable amount of creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation are utilized in problem solving.

 

Supervision Received:

Overall supervision received by the Head Athletic Trainer, Emory Sports Medicine Outreach Program Supervisor. Reports to the Manager of Community Outreach Emory Sports Medicine.

 

Benefits:

We offer competitive pay, an amazing work environment, and frankly -- unlimited opportunities. If brought on in a full-time capacity, we offer some of the best benefits in our industry including but not limited to:

  • Competitive salary
  • Sign-on Bonus available
  • Generous educational opportunities available, including manual therapy certification and board certification.
  • 401k with a 4% match
  • Outstanding health/dental/vision coverage
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Generous PTO plan with unique maternity benefits and much more!

 

New Grads and experienced ATC's welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the assisting in the administration of all aspects of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care education and counseling for student athletes participating in the athletics program. This includes a primary sport(s) assignment, in addition will assist with all sports in collaborative team approach. This will include some nights, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel as necessary.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Documentation of and maintaining accurate injury records.
  • Organization of rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
  • Cooperation and collaboration with strength and conditioning staff.
  • Coordination and oversight of all necessary medical referrals.
  • Collaboration with team physicians, physical therapists, and other allied health-care professional providers.
  • Direct communication with coaches, parents, student-athletes, athletic administration, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
  • Athletic Training Room coverage. This will include being present in the Athletic Training Room during scheduled open hours to see walk-in athletes.
  • Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and commensurate with the normal activities related to athletic training service.
  • Promote and support the strategic plan of the School Athletics and the Emory vision of Sports Medicine Outreach.
Qualifications:

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Master’s degree required
  • NATA certification required
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR Card
  • Basic First Aid is desirable

 

Experience and Skills:

  • Current NATABOC certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia
  • Ability to work effectively and independently with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
  • Strong writing, communication, administrative and organizational skills.
  • Two years of athletic training experience is preferred.

 

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