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Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Community Athletic Trainer

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeSpokane, WA, USA$21.54 - $32.31 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Athletic Training is required.
  • A current Board of Certification credential or applicable state credential is required.
  • Washington State athletic trainer licensure is required.
  • Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification, including Basic Life Support, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide athletic training services at schools or other non-clinical settings as specified by contract, serving as the on-site athletic trainer for a variety of school sports.
  • Provide sports medicine care to athletes, including evaluation and diagnosis, acute care, treatment, and rehabilitation sessions within the athletic training scope of practice.
  • Attend scheduled practices and games as specified in site, fee-for-service, or community-benefit agreements.
  • Implement treatment programs for sports-related injuries in accordance with applicable state licensing laws.
  • Act as a liaison between student athletes and family physicians, specialists, school districts, and other relevant personnel.
  • Track and develop athletes' injury, treatment, and medication profiles, and provide timely reports to Shriners Children's and school athletic directors or coaches to support program development.
  • Communicate regularly with other athletic trainers and sports personnel, including coaches, team managers, and athletic directors, regarding athletes receiving serious injury treatment, including for concussions.
  • Coordinate with the rehabilitation therapy team to ensure continuity of post-injury therapy for athletes in school facilities or clinical settings.
  • Supervise student athletic trainers from approved athletic trainer programs.
  • Mentor identified less experienced athletic trainers, including onboarding and training as needed.
  • Assess and manage acute and chronic injuries for assigned facility athletes, provide immediate treatment and referrals to outside providers, and support rehabilitation and reconditioning as athletes progress through treatment plans.
  • Develop training programs and educate local athletes on injury prevention, conditioning activities, and injury treatment as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three years of athletic training experience.
  • Additional relevant certification, such as CSCS, CNS, or LMT.
  • Basic Life Support instructor certification.

About the Company

Shriners Children's

Nonprofit pediatric specialty care and research

Shriners Hospitals for Children runs a network of 22 pediatric specialty hospitals in the US, Canada, and Mexico, delivering advanced care for children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate, and other neuromusculoskeletal needs. Care is provided through a team-based, family-centered approach that combines surgery, rehabilitation, and therapies with education and research, all supported by philanthropy and partnerships. It differs from many competitors by being a nonprofit system funded by donations, offering coordinated, multi-location pediatric specialty care with a strong emphasis on family-centered care, research, and medical training. Its goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate care while advancing medical knowledge and training for healthcare professionals, sustained by charitable giving.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Founded
1922

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