JOB SUMMARY Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) recognize and evaluate sports injuries. They provide first aid or emergency care; develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury among athletes. Athletic trainers collaborate with medical doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care. They provide a vital communication link between the injured athlete, the physician, the coach, and the athlete’s family to determine when the athlete can safely return to practice and competition. | **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** | | --- | **Clinical:** * Provides athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools, and other organization as assigned * Assist with Saturday morning clinics * Assist with planning and implementing pre-season physicals for athletes * Remains competent in the following areas: * Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy * Therapeutic exercise * First Aide * Attends and provides continuing education in servicing * Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers * Serves as clinical supervisor for student athletic trainers while completing their hours **Budget:** * Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of sports medicine supplies and remaining within the monthly supply budget * Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment **Other:** * Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes * Must provide own transportation

QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training/Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field Required

Master's Degree Athletic Training/Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/

Preferred DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Mississippi Upon Hire Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR Upon Hire Required License, Athletic Trainer Mississippi Upon Hire Required

Required

Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/

Preferred Less than 1 year Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics Preferred

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency

• Must organize and implement athletic training services Required N/A
• Must coordinate patient treatment schedules with other PT’s, PTA’s, OTs, and COTA’s Required N/A
• Participates in setting of departmental goals and developing departmental policies and procedures Required N/A
• Promoting Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to community organizations, schools, and the public Required N/A
  
  

**SCOPE**

Freedom To Act

**Problem Solving:**

Impact

• Financial Responsibility:** * Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: * Approval Responsibility: * P & L Responsibility: * Assets Controlled: * Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): * Total Financial Responsibility: **Budget Responsibility** * Primary Budget Responsibility: * Shared Budget Responsibility: