Athletic Trainer- High School

Overview

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for and plans, organizes and conducts the athletic trainer program based upon management direction and physician’s evaluation and assessment. The Athletic Trainer I maintains injury logs and communicates response to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to the advanced practice clinician or physician and participates in the development of clinic and community based rehabilitation and training in conjunction with the physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute.

The Athletic Trainer I participates in in-services and continuing education programs on athletic training procedures as well as in clinical education, research, and professional paper writing.

Up to a $15,000 sign on bonus (external candidates)

Full Time

Location: Baton Rouge (High School)

• Prepare age- and prognosis-appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician/advanced practice clinician.
• Perform on-field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow up.
• Maintain injury log per contractual agreement and document per policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain state license and certification.
• Assist in day-to-day operations.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy, introduction to the patient, explanation of services or procedures, and communication style.

Required - Bachelor s degree in Athletic Training

Preferred - Master s degree in Athletic Training

Required - None.

Required - Current Athletic Trainer License in state of practice

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred - Dual license in Louisiana and Mississippi.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must be able to tolerate temperature of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events.

• Prepares age- and prognosis-appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician/advanced practice clinician.
• Performs on-field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow up.
• Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains state license and certification.
• Assists in the day-to-day operations.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy, introduction to the patient, explanation of services or procedures, and communication style.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform…