The School Athletic Trainer
Demonstrates ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention assessment treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning.
Collects data and performs patient assessment to include height weight vital signs chief complaint current medications etc.
Performs initial patient evaluation and screens report findings to physician complete requisitions for lab x-ray mri etc.
Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Maintains work area exam treatment rooms x-ray rooms and lab in a clean safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
Serves as a liaison between patient/athlete physician physician office staff and school personnel.
Documents patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner; update information as indicated; record appointments of referrals and diagnostic studies.
Develops and distributes ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries equipment nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Performs patient evaluation during post operative phases and provides education on home care plans for pain care ADLs mobility and exercise.
Performs clerical and office functions as directed.
Helps to review charts the night before patients appointment making sure all needed information is in the chart: test results referrals lab results etc. If anything is missing call the appropriate facility to retrieve the needed information.
Provides bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications casting suture/staple removal and post-operative wound assessment and care.
Provides patient brace/crutch fitting production education and gait training for all types of patients with/without assistive devices and with various weight bearing status and neurological conditions.
Will work with schools to demonstrate and provide proper taping strapping bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
Covers assigned pre-season physicals sports games and related events under the supervision of the program physician.
Provides education programs to school personnel student athletes and guardians about athletic injuries equipment nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and assist with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.
Frequent communication/interaction with patients physicians coworkers area coaches and athletic trainers. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Must be able to provide services as appropriate for patients of all ages. Assist in the development and implementation of newly established sports medicine program.
Education: Bachelors degree in health-related field required.
Experience: none
Licensure certification and/or registration: Licensure as an Athletic Trainer with the Virginia Department of Health Professions and certification through the National Athletic Training Board of Certification required.
Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal skills to communicate both in person and in writing in order to interact with management doctors professional staff patients general public and local schools and sports teams. Keyboarding and utilization of automated computer systems required including electronic medical records. Must be able to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights. Must be able to stand for long periods of time have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
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Required Experience:
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