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Athletic Trainer - Collegiate

Lake Charles Memorial Health System · Lake Charles, Louisiana, US

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: - The Athletic Trainer is a member of the Sports Medicine outreach team. In this capacity they have a responsibility to the organiza...

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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Supervision- Reports directly to 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 athletes and individuals associated with athletic programs. 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 on the play area. - Ability to accurately evaluate and assess the injury to ensure proper treatment if needed. - Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician. - Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the program manager. - Communi...