Athletic Trainer

Lake Charles Memorial Health System
Lake Charles, LA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team, responsible for evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral to a consultant for athletes and individuals associated with athletic programs.

What You Will Do

Demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment, develop training programs, accurately evaluate and assess injuries, carry out prescribed treatments, and communicate with parents and coaches.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires emotional stability and maturity, adaptability, decisiveness, and foresight, with strong interpersonal skills and organizational and leadership ability.

Requirements

  • Degree in Athletic Training from an institution accredited by CAATE
  • NATA Certified
  • Louisiana licensure
  • 1-2 years in athletic training setting preferred
  • CPR certified
  • Current Louisiana Athletic Trainer license
  • Annual CEU requirement
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate orally and in written form
  • Emotional stability and maturity
  • Adaptability to change
  • Decisiveness
  • Foresight
  • Organizational and leadership ability
  • Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement options
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
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