Athletic Trainer (PRN)

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.

Requirements:


* 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.