Athletic Trainer

Job Title:

Athletic Trainer

Department:

Sports Medicine

Full Time/PRN:

Full Time

Job Summary

Assists in development/implementation of sports medicine program; prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Mississippi licensure; NATABOC in good standing; 2 years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR or ACLS certification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide prevention/assessment/treatment/reconditioning per NATA standards.

• Cover physicals, games, and related events; assist occ med program.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrate and assist with therapeutic exercises and functional mobility.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling.

• Lift, support, and transfer patients with assistance/devices as needed (up to 50 lbs independently).

• Manual dexterity for therapeutic techniques and equipment; adequate vision and hearing.

All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the essential functions of the position.

South Central Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.