Our client, a 100 bed hospital located within 2 hrs of Great Smoky Mountains area of TN, within an hour of Knoxville and Chattanooga, has a need for an Athletic Trainer to join their team. This will be in a high school setting.

Our Athletic Trainer department is currently seeking talent to fill the position Athletic Trainer. This job is permanent, full-time. You will be mostly at local high schools covering 2 high schools. It appears the hours can vary depending on sporting events and practices. I believe through the week it would mostly be afternoons. If there is coverage needed on the weekend those could be mornings and/or afternoons.

Benefits Include:

• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS for qualified applicants
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition.
• Evaluates and manages injuries and determines whether a referral is necessary. Maintains a medical file on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Implements treatment and rehabilitation programs under the supervision of a physician.
• Develops conditioning programs for injured and noninjured athletes.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree or higher in Athletic Training Required

Practice under the supervision of a physician Required

Required License

Current Athletic Trainer Required

Required Skills/Certifications:

BLS certifications will be required at the time of hire

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains you’ll find a place known as “The Friendly City.” The downtown area features a host of boutiques, antique stores and specialty shops. There are also four shopping centers located in the area. Education is an important priority for this town. There are five schools in the City School System and several four-year colleges in the area. Tennessee Wesleyan College, located nearby, offers a wide range of majors in its four-year program. The University of Tennessee at both Knoxville and Chattanooga are within easy commuting distance. Whether you fish, hunt, hike or golf, Athens provides a host of recreational opportunities. The area is blessed with majestic mountains, vast forests and many miles of rivers and lake shorelines. Watts Bar Lake is a 39,000-acre recreation area that offers sailing, water skiing or fishing. The nearby beautiful Ocoee River is famous for its white-water rafting and kayaking, and the Tellico River is one of the most scenic trout streams in America. Hiking, fishing and camping are also available at Bald River Falls and in the Cherokee National Forest.