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Athletic Trainer job in Shreveport LA at CHRISTUS Health

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Job Description

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for the operation of athletic training services with 10-15 FTEs or at two different sites. The position is responsible for, but not limited to, managing subordinate personnel, preparing budget, ensuring data accuracy, preparing financial analyses, handling complex customer service issues and maintaining customer/staff communications.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes/implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems for the assigned administrative areas
• Assists with developing and implementing annual operational plan and budget
• Selects, trains, orients and supervises athletic training personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Responsible for work assignments and daily operations
• Manages personnel for multiple sites, including training relief employees
• Interviews and recommends hiring and termination of staff in accordance with approved policies
• Resolves problems in administrative areas and ensures compliance with regulations and standards
• Helps fiscal management and other administrative staff in implementing cost effective policies and procedures for all operational areas including bookkeeping, billing, insurance, fee schedules, credit/collections, purchasing, data processing and space planning
• Works in conjunction with Orthopedic Practice Administrator and corporate Marketing Department in practice development
• Ensures the effective implementation of job descriptions, personnel policies and payroll practices
• Serves as liaison between clinic and external agencies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • BLS
  • AT (Athletic Trainer) Certification in state of employment required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time


Typical mid-level pay: $60k for Athletic Trainers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$60k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$45k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $84k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+11%
10yr growth
Advanced degrees are common in this field.
Typical: Master's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024