Athletic Trainer

About the role

Your Experience Matters Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Athletic Trainer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team: Join our team of Athletic Trainers as we serve the needs of our local schools and athletes. Our team of Athletic Trainers deliver high quality treatment and preventative injury support to ensure athletes can achieve their peak performance. Our team of trainers work alongside orthopedic services to maintain the continuance of care so each athlete can return to play as quickly as possible.

More About Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an "A" hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

Responsibilities

• 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 non-injured athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current state licensure in athletic training.
• Current certification with the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Tailored benefit options for PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Fitness Center Access: www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

Schedule

Full time, Evenings