Per Diem Community Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

We are seeking experienced Athletic Trainers to join our sports medicine team to work per diem events.

Assist with the coordination and supervision of athletic training programs for student-athletes. Also, work under the direction of a team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. Provide instruction in classes assigned to support instruction and services for athletic training.

Pay: This location expects to pay between $31 - $41.59 of the overall compensation range for this role. Final pay is determined by experience, qualifications and internal equity.

Schedule: Per Diem

Ability to commute/relocate: Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Redmond, Seattle

Work Location: In person

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student-athletes

Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training

Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff

Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use

Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed

Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent, accurate judgments about how to deal with injuries

Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event

Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes

Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on the proper use of exercise equipment

Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes

Select, train, and supervise student assistants

Maintain emotional control under stress

Maintain confidentiality

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field

Minimum 2 years of experience in the high school and/or collegiate setting

NATA-BOC Certified and have a current WA State License

Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services

Ability to provide emergency care

Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries

Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes and assistants

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Expectations of All Employees

Provide exceptional service to student athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine team members

Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.

Maintain OSHA and HIPPA regulations

Maintain strict confidentially of patient information and business within the organization’s policies

Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization

Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and friendliness

Confidence and maturity are essential personal characteristics.

The person in this position must also have exceptional organizational skills

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.