Athletic Trainer PRN

About the Role

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is responsible for providing outreach athletic training services to the schools and programs that contract with the facility. This role is with Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of sports medicine services through outreach programs
• Deliver sports medicine services through coverage of athletic events
• Demonstrate compliance with professional responsibilities to ensure high standards of professional behavior and development of professional growth for effective delivery of sports medicine services
• Perform, complete, and participate in administrative and educational programs and assignments for delivery of highest standards and maximum efficiency of sports medicine services
• Deliver sports medicine services through physician/trainer/therapist team in a clinical setting
• Make appropriate referrals for sports injury related care
• Work with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate, treat, and monitor sports-related injuries
• Discuss treatment goals with athletes, families, coaches, and medical professionals
• Design rehabilitation, return to play, and training programs for athletes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association
• Graduate of an accredited athletic training program
• BLS certification
• Compliance with standards and guidelines as dictated by the NATA, the NATA role delineation, and applicable laws
• Expert knowledge of sports-related injuries and their management
• Problem solving skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and decision-making ability
• 1 year experience required

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Parkridge Medical Center

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga. The facility features comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. It includes a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program, OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

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