Huntsville Hospital - Boaz, AL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Boaz, AL
Hospitals
About the position
The Athletic Trainer position is a full-time role responsible for providing comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. The trainer collaborates with physicians and serves as a critical link between athletes, coaches, and medical professionals, ensuring proper care and documentation of athletic injuries. This role requires active participation in various athletic events and practices, maintaining accurate records, and providing necessary documentation to coaches.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training coverage for all home and away varsity football games, home varsity athletic competitions, practices, and other non-varsity home competitions.
- Act as a liaison between team physician, family physician, medical specialists, school, athlete, and family.
- Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and proper documentation from the physician, including computer-based documentation.
- Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals as determined by the school.
- Provide sports-specific coaches with the proper documentation regarding their athletes.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform functions regarding athletic injuries, including prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning.
- Exhibit proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a closely related health field.
- BOC Certification.
- Licensure by the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.
- CPR/AED for Healthcare Provider Certification.
