Athletic Trainer ATC
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Dignity Health Physical Therapy
Position: Athletic Trainer Sports Contracts
** MUST be a Nevada licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply **
Status: Full Time
Location: Las Vegas NV
Included with position:
- Compensation is based on experience
- Free CEU opportunities through onsite courses and web based education to keep our athletic trainers on the cutting edge
- Extra shifts and pay available working special events in the Las Vegas area
- Free AHA HealthCare Provider classes
- Additional opportunities for growth and leadership
For additional details contact our Regional Recruiter!
Amanda Costantino
Senior Recruiter Dignity Health Nevada
Dignity Health is part of Select Medicals Outpatient Division. We are a nationally prominent locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with 1800 locations in 39 states including the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy NovaCare Rehabilitation Physio Kessler Rehabilitation CenterKORT Saco Bay PhysicalTherapy Concentra SSM Physical Therapyand Keystone Physical Therapy. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote wellbeing. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patients specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians employers payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a costeffective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams colleges universities and high schools.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Involved in the Athletic Training Services program participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices.
- Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
- Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping wrapping bracing proper hydration and minor wound care.
- Performs with interpretation selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing range of motion gross strength of muscle groups length and girth of body parts and vital signs.
- Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
- Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
- Prudently manages emergency incidents coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
- Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races club teams etc).
- Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainers area of clinical expertise.
Qualifications
- BS Degree REQUIRED
- Minimum one year clinical experience
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Applicable state license where required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty 50 pounds of weight alone.
Ability to walk bend stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records recognize people and understand written direction.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes equipment and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
