Athletic Trainer (PRN) at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.

Responsible in providing sideline coverage for a variety of youth sports (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, football). Coverage will be primarily at the Chase Fieldhouse but additionally at sports complexes within the Delaware Valley.

• Provides discipline specific patient examination, evaluation, intervention, documentation, parent/caregiver education, communication and coordination of care with medical/clinical staff and outside agencies as appropriate within the discipline specific scope of practice and the guidelines designated by the department and the Delaware Valley policies and procedures.
• Able to provide services in accordance with discipline specific scope of practice to a variety of patient types with recognition of his/her own limitations while seeking appropriate mentorship as needed.
• Completes timely documentation as outlined in department procedures.
• Follows basic medical precautions for each patient (for eating, drinking, mobility) and refers appropriately to health care team.
• Completes all mandatory training which may include, but not limited to safety, infection control, corporate compliance, HIPAA, bioterrorism, CPR and program specific respiratory training.
• Participates in triage and coverage planning as necessary to meet patient care and departmental needs.
• Professional Development: Independently seeks to expand clinical knowledge and evidenced based practice through literature reviews, in-services, courses and mentorships. May provide input on new treatment intervention strategies to ensure evidenced-based and current practices.
• Team Work: Participates in conflict identification and resolution. Works cooperatively on multidisciplinary, single discipline, program specific and specialty teams. Assists in maintenance of department space and equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have BOC ATC Certification and be eligible for Delaware State Athletic Training License.
• Delaware state licensure required upon hire.
• BLS certification Basic Life Support required within 6 months of date of hire and must be maintained for duration of employment.
• Member of professional specialty organizations (National Athletic Trainers Association, state and regional athletic trainer's societies) preferred.
• Clinical affiliation and/or work experience in pediatrics is preferred.