Certified Athletic Trainer - Emory Sports Medicine

Overview

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) - Emory Sports Medicine Outreach

Location: Fulton & Clayton County Public Schools

Salary: $55k-75k, commensurate with experience. Sign-on bonuses available

The Emory Sports Medicine Outreach Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with coordination and delivery of high-quality sports medicine services to all student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer must perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting. Problems encountered are of a moderate to higher level of complexity and a considerable amount of creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation are utilized in problem solving.

• Student loan repayment program - We pay your lender monthly! IRS approved. Value increases after two years of employment!
• Fully paid trainings, certifications, and education programs through Evidence In Motion (EIM)
• A focus to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture
• Comprehensive mentorship and career development
• Leadership and talent development opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Industry-leading Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurances
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Family Building and Parental Benefits

Responsible for the assisting in the administration of all aspects of injury/illness prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, rehabilitation, and health care education and counseling for student athletes participating in the athletics program. This includes a primary sport(s) assignment, in addition will assist with all sports in collaborative team approach. This will include some nights, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel as necessary.

• Documentation of and maintaining accurate injury records.
• Organization of rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Cooperation and collaboration with strength and conditioning staff.
• Coordination and oversight of all necessary medical referrals.
• Collaboration with team physicians, physical therapists, and other allied health-care professional providers.
• Direct communication with coaches, parents, student-athletes, athletic administration, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
• Athletic Training Room coverage. This will include being present in the Athletic Training Room during scheduled open hours to see walk-in athletes.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned and commensurate with the normal activities related to athletic training service.
• Promote and support the strategic plan of the School Athletics and the Emory vision of Sports Medicine Outreach.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• Unrestricted Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensure to practice in Georgia
• BOCAT Certification required
• 1-2 years of related experience preferred; newly licensed professionals encouraged to apply