Tactical Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, MS

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director LA Sports Medicine Alliance - The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team. In this capacity they have a responsibility to the organizations for the evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referral to a consultant. Their primary patients are tactical athletes and individuals associated within the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. - Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. - Develops training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance. - Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed. - Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the prescribing physician. - Works assigned clinical hours under the supervision of the program director. - Communicate with patients and supervisors on r...