Job Description

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. Our vision is to provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America. We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you knowwhat connected feels like.
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) recognize and evaluate sports injuries. They provide first aid or emergency care; develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury among athletes. Athletic trainers collaborate with medical doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care. They provide a vital communication link between the injured athlete, the physician, the coach, and the athletes family to determine when the athlete can safely return to practice and competition.

| **JOB** **FUNCTIONS** |
| --- |
**Clinical:**
* Provides athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools, and other organization as assigned
* Assist with Saturday morning clinics
* Assist with planning and implementing pre-season physicals for athletes
* Remains competent in the following areas:
* Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy
* Therapeutic exercise
* First Aide
* Attends and provides continuing education in servicing
* Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
* Serves as clinical supervisor for student athletic trainers while completing their hours
**Budget:**
* Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of sports medicine supplies and remaining within the monthly supply budget
* Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
**Other:**
* Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
* Must provide own transportation

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Education Level	Education Details	Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree	Athletic Training/Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field	Required
Master's Degree	Athletic Training/Physical Education, Sports Medicine or related field	Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses and Certifications	Licenses and Certifications Details	Time Frame	Required/ Preferred
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State	Mississippi	Upon Hire	Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	CPR	Upon Hire	Required
License, Athletic Trainer Mississippi	Upon Hire	Required
Work Experience
Number of Years	Work Experience Details	Required/ Preferred
Less than 1 year	Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics	Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities	Required/Preferred	Proficiency
Must organize and implement athletic training services	Required	N/A
Must coordinate patient treatment schedules with other PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs	Required	N/A
Participates in setting of departmental goals and developing departmental policies and procedures	Required	N/A
Promoting Sports Medicine and Athletic Training to community organizations, schools, and the public	Required	N/A

**SCOPE**
**Freedom To Act:**
**Problem Solving:**
**Impact:**
**Financial Responsibility:**
* Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
* Approval Responsibility:
* P & L Responsibility:
* Assets Controlled:
* Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
* Total Financial Responsibility:
**Budget Responsibility**
* Primary Budget Responsibility:
* Shared Budget Responsibility:

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

ATHLETIC TRAINER and ATHLETIC TRAINER

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

Bachelors of Related Field

You must have a Bachelors or higher

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North Mississippi Medical Center

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Day shift, Saturday,

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