Provide day-to-day medical coverage, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for student-athletes in a high school setting. Collaborate with coaches, families, and physicians to manage athlete health and facilitate safe returns to athletic activity.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Must hold BOC certification, a state license through LSBME, and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
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Essential Functions: The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for the day-to-day medical coverage of student-athletes in the high school outreach setting.
They provide athletic training services to athletes while following all rules and regulations within the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics, the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, and the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Practice Act.
The Athletic Trainer, under the direction of a physician, ensures the health, wellness, and safety of athletes at their assigned school.
This position supports student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to athletic activity following injury.
The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with coaches, school staff, families, and other healthcare providers as necessary.
This role administers immediate on-field care for injuries and develops a treatment program based on the specific nature of the injury, including referral to a physician or other appropriate medical provider when appropriate.
The Athletic Trainer will appropriately communicate health care information with the athlete, caregiver, coach, school administrator, sports medicine management team, and physician as necessary.
The certified athletic trainer will be responsible for any other assigned job duties and will be asked to demonstrate actions with LCMC’s Values and Mission.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Master's Degree from Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or other related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
State Licensed Athletic Trainer through LSBME Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of scope of practice based on the state practice act.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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Market context
Louisiana athletic trainer market context
Certified Athletic Trainer roles in Louisiana are often tied to schools, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation settings, with demand shaped by the need for licensed professionals who can support injury prevention and return-to-play care. These jobs are competitive because employers typically look for BOC certification, Louisiana licensure through LSBME, and current AHA BLS, along with a degree in Athletic Training or a related field. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare roles without digging through each original posting.
