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Overview Ochsner Health believes every award earned, record broken and patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!Job Responsibilities Plans, organizes and conducts the athletic trainer program based upon management direction and physician's evaluation and assessment.Maintains injury logs and communicates response to prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to the advanced practice clinician or physician.Participates in the development of clinic and community based rehabilitation and training in conjunction with the physicians in the Sports Medicine Institute.Participates in in-services and continuing education programs on athletic training procedures as well as in clinical education, research, and professional paper writing.Prepares age and prognosis appropriate prevention, treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision of the physician.Performs on-field immediate care for injury, recommending physician or therapy follow up.Maintains injury log per contractual agreement and documents per policy and procedure manual.Maintains state license and certification.Assists in the day-to-day operations.Adapts behavior to the specific patient population with respect for privacy and effective communication about services and procedures.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education Required — Bachelor's degree in athletic training.Preferred — Master's degree in athletic training.Work Experience Required — None.Certifications Required — Current Athletic Trainer license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.Preferred — Athletic Training Board Certification (BOC).Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.Ability to tolerate temperatures of 100 degrees or more for three hours during outdoor events.Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).Physical and Environmental Demands Physical functions include frequent exertion of 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasional exertion up to 100 pounds; may require performance beyond sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue; exposure or potential for exposure may occur.May work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms; occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.There may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the healthcare setting.Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Accessibility The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and compliance-related concerns.Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Additional Information Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!Physical Location and Accessibility Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org.Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr