Athletic Trainer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCity Common Plaza, Central Business District, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, United States
Lee Health is one of Florida's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades. Our system includes four acute care hospitals, Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. We are guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing.
Our Rehabilitation Services team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the region. With over 700 skilled professionals dedicated to helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence through comprehensive, compassionate care, we work closely with medical teams to create individualized treatment plans. Beyond core therapy services, we offer a variety of specialty programs including neurological rehabilitation, vestibular and balance therapy, lymphedema management, pelvic health therapy, and oncology rehabilitation.
The Lee Health Athletic Training Program is part of the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute and Sports Medicine services. Through a partnership with the School District of Lee County, our certified athletic trainers support local student-athletes, schools, and sports organizations throughout Southwest Florida. We cover all public high schools in the county, supporting athletes across a wide variety of sports including football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, wrestling, and more.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and participating in a successful school athletics injury prevention and treatment program. You will coordinate care alongside the Sports Medicine team, including physicians, head coaches, athletic directors, and Rehabilitation Services staff. Your day will involve collaborating with school Activities/Athletic Directors to develop injury prevention programs, establishing schedules for first responders, coordinating sports physicals, and maintaining regular communication with coaches, administrators, physicians, parents, and students regarding injuries, rehabilitation, and return-to-play participation. You will also conduct athlete education, ensure equitable coverage across sports, and enforce School Board and FHSAA policies.
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At Lee Health, we care for you so that you can care for others. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work model: On-site
City Common Plaza, Central Business District, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, 32801, United States
Orlando, Florida
Skills: Athletic Training, Basic Life Support, Florida Athletic Trainers License, Computer Applications, Injury Prevention, Injury Treatment, Sports Physicals, Rehabilitation, Athletic Event Coverage, Insurance Documentation.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletics or a related field required.
