Overview:
An athletic trainer is a health care professional who collaborates with physicians. The services provided by ATs comprise prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Athletic trainers function under the direction and supervision of a physician, both through standing protocols (off-line medical control) or through direct physician consultation
Some of the many skills performed* Demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries as set forth by the BOC:
o prevention
o assessment
o treatment
o reconditioning* Exhibit proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment
- Provide athletic training coverage for the following:
o All home and away varsity football games
o Home varsity athletic competitions
o Practices
o Away varsity competition as feasible
o Other non-varsity home competitions
o Marshall Medical Centers sponsored sporting events and tournaments* Act as a liaison between team physician, family physician, medical specialists, school, athlete and family
- Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and proper documentation from the physician including:
o Computer based documentation* Schedule and be present for pre-participation sports physicals (to be determined by school).
- Provide the sports specific coaches with the proper documentation regarding their athletes.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or closely related health field.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
BOC Certification
Licensure by the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.
CPR/AED for Healthcare Provider Certification
About Us:
Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville - and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.
Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 - and - is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.
Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer†among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.
Salary
USD 42,184 - 63,176 /yearly
Yearly based
Location
AL , United States Boaz, AL, United States
AL , United States Boaz, AL, United States
