Athletic Trainer PRN
The Athletic Trainer PRN at Confidential Client provides evidence-based athletic health services including injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role involves clinical evaluations, emergency care, program development, and collaboration with physicians, athletic staff, and the community to promote sports medicine and rehabilitation services. The position requires maintaining compliance with medical and regulatory standards while supporting assigned events and educating patients and students.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Athletic Trainer (PRN / Per diem) to provide evidence-based sports medicine and rehabilitation services in Ottawa, KS. This PRN role supports assigned events and clinical coverage, builds relationships with local athletic programs and clinical staff, and helps promote sports medicine services to the community.
What You’ll Do
- Perform clinical evaluations, diagnose musculoskeletal injuries, and provide emergency care as needed.
- Design and implement individualized rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention programs.
- Provide athletic training services during assigned events, practices, and games.
- Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Abide by federal, state, and local regulations for medication storage, transportation, dispensing, and documentation.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians, athletic staff, athletes, parents, and administration to coordinate care.
- Participate in performance-improvement initiatives and support program/process changes.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and athletic training students as appropriate.
- Market departmental programs and services within the hospital and the local community.
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the scope of practice.
Qualifications
- Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) — required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) — required.
- Entry-level professional competency in Athletic Training theory, principles, and applications — required.
- Basic computer skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Office — required.
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field — required; Master’s preferred.
- Business or Healthcare Administration coursework or experience — preferred.
- 1+ years relevant experience — preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to evaluate patient behavior and modify approaches by age and ability.
Physical & Work Requirements
- This is a per diem / PRN position with day shifts; schedule varies by assignments and events.
- Physical requirements: role includes patient handling, standing, walking, and occasional lifting. See the Confidential Client job page for the complete physical requirements document.
- Pay range: $21.16 - $39.35 per hour (as posted).
Location & Schedule
- Job location: Ottawa, KS.
- Schedule type: Per diem / PRN.
- Shift: Day.
Additional details
- Req ID: 154074255
- Category: Rehabilitation Services
- Industry: Healthcare & Nursing
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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