Job Description

PRN Athletic Trainer

Olathe Health Medical Park North 20920 W. 151st St.

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing "Athletic Training Services" to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with the Kansas State Athletic Training Act. The Athletic Trainer must be able to work alone, but within a medical team. The Athletic Trainer is part of an actively engaged healing team committed to providing the highest medical care for the injured student-athletes. This position provides first aid services, injury evaluation, injury treatment, rehabilitation and makes appropriate physician referrals. The Athletic Trainer must make accurate calls for student-athletes to return to play following appropriate medical recommendations.

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Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct care of athletic injuries during practice, games and scrimmages.
• Refer needed treatment to the appropriate facilities.
• Document accurate records of injuries/treatment provided in a timely manner via electric injury tracking system and to participate in data collection/research for improving clinical outcomes at the unit, department and hospital levels within the Youth Sports Medicine Program.
• Coordinates pre-participation exams and maintains an accurate list of athletes medical eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations.
• Provides community education in the area of sports medicine including development of a student Athletic Training program.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - State Board of Healing Arts
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC ATC)

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-38623

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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