Job Summary
The Senior Athletic Trainer is responsible for delivering exceptional orthopedic and sports medicine services, while also serving as a key contact for community coaches and school health professionals. This role focuses on patient assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation coordination, and managing emergency response strategies for sports-related injuries.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess patients to determine their needs.
- Create personalized treatment plans based on assessments.
- Oversee the coordination of rehabilitation programs.
- Implement and manage emergency action plans for injuries occurring on the field.
- Act as a liaison between community coaches and school nurses.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
- Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers certification.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- A minimum of four years of experience in licensed athletic training.
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