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Form of workSelect Physical Therapy is now hiring a Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Mitchell, IN
$5000 Sign on Bonus!
This is a 12 month contract for an ATC to provide care at Mitchell High School. A Certified Athletic Trainer is involved in the Athletic Training Services program: coordinates medical coverage of contract school's or professional team's athletic events and practices, coordinates the access of healthcare for athletes at contract locations, and designs/implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of injured athletes. No clinic duties!
Schedule: Typical HS outreach hours, some evenings, weekends
Compensation: commensurate with experience, starting at $60,000/yr
Benefits:
UNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU courses, national certifications and more. FREE! Company matching 401(k) Affordable PPO Benefits Generous Paid Time Off
Responsibilities- Responsible for patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Involved in the Athletic Training Services program, participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices.
- Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
- Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care.
- Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
- Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
- Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
- Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
- Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc).
- Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the Athletic Trainer's area of clinical expertise.
- BS Degree REQUIRED
- Minimum one year clinical experience
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Applicable state license where required
