OrthoAtlanta is one of the largest physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practices in the Southeast providing an integrated approach to delivering musculoskeletal care. With over 60 physicians serving in 19 offices, the practice provides the highest level of patient care.

The Athletic Trainer reports to the Medical Director/Team Physician

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for patients based at one of the Fayette County High Schools

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.
• Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment
• Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
• Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
• Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aide program in accordance with the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law.
• Maintain communication with designated team physician and other practice physicians.
• Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff.
• Complete (school systems) policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with the regulations therein.
• Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
• Develop coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, Sickle Cell

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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1-5 years

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification or registration. NPI Number Required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Some travel required for away games or championship events.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen
• Must pass background check
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a valid driver’s license

OrthoAtlanta is committed to the health and wellbeing of our patients, employees, and visitors. We believe that Covid-19 vaccines are the safest and most effective tool to reduce the spread of Covid-19. We are looking for fully vaccinated candidates.