Job Information
Baptist Memorial Trainer-Athletic Certified Program Coordinator in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Summary
Responsible for the six performance domains of the athletic trainer as established by the NATABOC: 1)Prevention of athletic injuries 2)Recognition, evaluation, assessment 3) Immediate care 4)treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning 5)Organization and administration 6)Professional development and responsibility in the provision of athletic training coverage to assigned schools, events and organizations. Assists in carrying out predetermined patient related activities in the clinical setting under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist. Adheres to the NATA Code of Ethics. Skilled and proficient in applying technical principles, concepts, and techniques, which are central to the profession of Athletic Training. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.
Directly manages the training program at the school system, will serve as the primary contact and liaison with the school's Athletic Director and responsible for developing and continuously improving the program to meet the needs of the athletic departments of which they serve.
From a medical standpoint, he/she will also be using independent judgement and discretion on a daily basis and will coordinate injuries with the physician as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Prevents athletic injuries
Recognizes, Evaluates, and Assesses Athletic Injuries
Provides Immediate Care
Provides treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
Establishes effective systems of healthcare administration to include liaising with school athletic directors to determine needs
Develop programs to individually meet each school's needs, and then continue to tailor as appropriate using performance improvement methodologies
Takes personal responsibility for professional development.
Completes assigned goals
Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum-Bachelor's in Athletic Training
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: Athletic Training Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Special Skills
Minimum: Basic Skills.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program
Job Summary:
Position: 18644 - Trainer-Athletic Certified Program Coordinator
Facility: NEA - Clinic
Department: NE Surgery Orthopedic Oh Mob
Category: Rehabilitation & Wellness
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US:AR:Jonesboro
Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area REQNUMBER: 20961