Seeking Certified Athletic Trainers to support Dalton, GA High School & Collegiate Sports Coverage Temp to Perm Opportunity - May convert to perm staff following assignment if desired, but no obligation - Perm interest NOT a requirement to apply Join a team of 11 Certified Athletic Trainers currently serving Hamilton Medical Center REQ: BLS, ATC, GA State License (Pending OK) 1st Time Travelers, Local Candidates, and New Grads Welcome to Apply!
Schedule Varies: Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed to provide practice and event coverage JOB
The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) assists in the operations of the Sports Medicine Program. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing athletic training services to the local community college and/or area high schools The ATC works with team physicians, coaches, parents, athletes as well as other allied health professionals to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate all sports related injuries. He/she will promote Hamilton Sports Medicine throughout the community as a quality service of Hamilton Medical Center.
The ATC strives to achieve the goals and mission of Hamilton Sports Medicine and Hamilton Medical Center in all daily responsibilities. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment will vary depending on the athletic season. Time will be spent on the playing fields for practice/event coverage, i.e. football, baseball, etc, as well as working with indoor sports i.e. basketball, cheerleading.
Outside of covering high school athletics the ATC may spend time inside a wellness/therapy setting. The schedule of the ATC is required to be flexible in nature as evening and weekends are required. The ATC is required to display characteristics and ethics consistent with licensure/certification requirements.
Frequent lilting, bending and reaching are required. Substantial amount of walking and standing are required. Moderate amount of stress associated with a busy schedule during peak athletic seasons.
Good communication skills are required.