Athletic Trainer II
Athletic Trainer II
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Job Description
Position Highlights:
- Signon Bonus:This job qualifies for a $12000 signon bonus provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements.Click hereto learn more.
- Location: Greensboro North Carolina
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $3000 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
What We Offer:
- Day 1 Health Coverage:Choose from either copay or HSAeligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO:Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.
- Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthingmother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for nonbirthing parents.
- Retirement:Up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions
- Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth offering up to $2500 per year towards a bachelors degree and up to $5000 per year towards a graduate degree.
Job Summary:
This is a clinical athletic training II position working alongside the surgeons providers and all other members of the Orthopedic team as patients are seen in a clinical setting. Certified orthopedic technologist credential (OTC) or equivalent preferred. Manage care of patients athletes and the active population. Significant percentage of time is direct patient contact and care; management and evaluation of head injuries and concussions seen in clinic. Collaboration with physicians for optimal patient care. Administrative responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow. All duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician.
What Youll Need:
- Bachelors degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
- 2 years of outpatient clinical athletic training experience required.
- Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
- Currently licensed or eligible for a State of North Carolina License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.
What Youll Do:
- Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopaedic clinics following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics BOC Standards of Professional Practice North Carolina State Practice Act and Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers and systemwide and Orthopaedic departmental Policies and Procedures. This position may require you to travel to local orthopedics clinic locations as needed.
- Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office. Provides proper postoperative wound care and education removal of sutures and dressing changes to postsurgical patients as directed by the attending physician. Develops and implements patient management plans assists in provision of continuity of care from offices visits through surgery if necessary as well as therapy needs. Perform cast and/or durable medical equipment (DME) application and removal.
- Performance of a thorough medical history on each patient including; a thorough history of the injury or condition primary complaint pain level assessment past medical history review of medications and allergies and how quality of life is affected. Performance of an appropriate physical examination on each patient seen including; range of motion testing strength testing sensation testing palpation functional testing ligamentous testing and special tests as needed.
- Order diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician including; radiographs MRIs EMG studies CT scans diagnostic ultrasounds rehabilitation referrals and physician referrals.
- Serves as a link between patient and physician during patient care. Performance of educational responsibilities in specific to the needs of each individual patient including; exercise instruction and demonstration and answering patient questions in regards to the treatment plan surgery rehabilitation and future care.
- Documentation of each patient visit following all outlined guidelines in the electronic databases to include history physical exam diagnostic test results impression plan and patient learning.
- Complete administrative/clerical responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow including; completion of FMLA or shortterm disability paperwork specific to surgery; assures chart availability/preparedness for surgery and clinic followup. Assure a timely response to patient phone calls. Handles general office duties and any other tasks assigned by the physicians or practice manager.
- Assist with physician research projects and demonstrate progression on specific projects.
- Provides support to the physician with concussion testing (baseline and/or postinjury) and maintains necessary training on concussion education management and care.
- Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA) in matters relating to patient records.
- Monitor and manage supply inevntories accourding to the needs of the clinic.
- Clean and stock exam rooms with required supplies.
- Adheres to departmental dress code when providing onsite Athletic Training services.
- Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/ area(s) of assignment.
- Assist with planning organizing implementing and compliance of departmental and policies.
- Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules.
- All employees must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
