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Peterson Health

Athletic Trainer | PRN

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What they do

An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.

$49,333 / year median in Texas

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Athletic Trainer | PRN Allied Health Professionals / Technologists Sports
DESCRIPTION
The Athletic Trainer performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions for the student athletes. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for administering a sports medicine program, working to prevent athletic injuries by evaluating student wellness. When injuries occur, the Athletic Trainer serves as the first responder by recognizing and evaluating the injuries, and subsequently developing treatment and rehabilitation programs, incorporating the appropriate therapeutic modalities and use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment. The Athletic Trainer coordinates and liaisons with physicians, athletes, coaching staff, physical therapists, parents, and other allied health professionals on the status of and treatment for injuries. The Athletic Trainer also counsel athletes and staff regarding proper athletic training and injury rehabilitation.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education:
Master's Degree Required Technical Skills:
Basic computer skills, good interpersonal skills, basic organizational and time management skills, basic knowledge and skills to care for the physical needs of the population served.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) and
BLS Required Experience:
Work/educational experience in the athletic training field
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as a licensed athletic trainer