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KORT - Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

PRN Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)-KORT-Louisville, KY-Outreach

KORT - Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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KORT – Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team

A Certified Athletic Trainer is involved in the Athletic Training Services program: coordinates medical coverage of contract school’s or professional team’s athletic events and practices, coordinates the access of healthcare for athletes at contract locations, and designs/implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Hours: on an as needed basis

Compensation: $30.00/hour

Responsibilities

Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete

Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care.

Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.

Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.

Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.

Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.

Qualifications

BS Degree – REQUIRED

BOC certification

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Applicable state license

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