Certified Athletic Trainer, PRN

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver athletic training services to designated schools, educational systems, sports clubs, organizations, community sporting events, and various community activities.

• Oversee athletic injuries with guidance from the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and/or appointed Team Physicians.

• Manage cases and assist injured athletes/patients in obtaining referrals to higher levels of care.

• Keep records of athlete demographics and insurance information up-to-date.

• Arrange physician appointments and attend them when possible and allowed.

• Inform athletes, parents, coaches, and other relevant parties about diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment alternatives.

• Contact athletes post-surgery and act as the main point of contact for any post-operative inquiries.

• Communicate with stakeholders about injury statuses and decisions regarding return-to-play.

• Promote Optim physicians, services, and facilities within the community.

• Act as the Optim relationship manager for school staff, parents, students, and community stakeholders.

• Support school nursing with athletic injuries and implement wellness programs for faculty and staff.

• Provide healthcare education and organize CPR/first aid certification for faculty and staff.

• Collaborate with local primary care providers on non-orthopedic injuries, sports physicals, and referrals.

• Offer injury prevention education and consultations to recreational sports organizations.

• Build connections with civic clubs and local media outlets.

• Create and implement community education initiatives focused on injury prevention.

• Participate in community events sponsored by Optim.

• Compile weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

• Attend necessary departmental meetings and carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential/qualification is required.

• Services must be provided in compliance with the Georgia State Athletic Training Practice Act.

• Practice must align with the standards set by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

• Willingness to travel as necessary to assigned schools, educational systems, sports clubs, organizations, community sporting events, and other community activities.

• Capability to manage athletic injuries under the supervision of designated team physicians.

• Ability to navigate and manage cases for injured athletes or patients requiring referrals to higher levels of care.

• Proficiency in maintaining athlete demographic and insurance records.

• Skill in facilitating physician appointments and effectively communicating diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options.

• Competence in fulfilling weekly, monthly, and annual reporting obligations.

• Readiness to attend required departmental meetings.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.