Athletic Trainer, MS (Full Time)
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
- Lake Charles, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.