Clinical Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine

Hours/week: 40

M-F: 8:30a-4:30p

Note: Clinical coverage will be adjusted while in-season to accommodate team coverage/responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform intake assessment and care management for patients in a Sports Medicine out-patient clinical setting.
• Triagefield questions and communicate self-carepreventionand treatment.
• Communicate with physician and medical team todetermineneedfor further care special testing or services.
• Assist in establishing a plan of care based on evaluation results health goals andappropriate techniques. Communicate plan of care to all parties involved in patients care. Monitor and evaluate outcomes and appropriately adjusttreatment plans based on response to treatment.
• Complete anafter-visit summary including written homeexerciseprograms patient/family teaching referral for specialist community services and DME.
• Recognizes potential issues and the need to advocate forpatientsby working with the physician and/or key professionals.
• Identifyfactors affecting a patients physical and psychosocial comfort and attendto these needs. This will require the ability to work with a diverse patient population.
• Complete required documentation following department policy - including assessments progress notes and after visit summaries asappropriateto record patient care.
• Performs various patient positioningtransferringand transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling whileutilizingproper technique.
• Demonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Must provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
• Act as lead AT in coverage of a professional rugby team including pre-season screenings creation of emergency action planning providing sideline coverage for practices and games in-season to include on site evaluation and treatment plans while communicating and coordinating care with the physician and clinical staff.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligiblefor Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practiceswithin 30 days of hire.
• Completion or ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) which includes CPR and AED training within30 daysof hire.

Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
• Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2 certification favorable not required

Experience Required:

• Should have experience in evaluating caring for and managing rugby athletes in both the sideline and clinical environment.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills to allow for proper relay of information between various settings: on-field training room and clinical.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology to patients in plain language and utilize teach-back to ensure full understanding.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective relationships with peers and patients.
• Positive growth mindset
• Organization with adaptability and flexibility to multi-task with appropriate prioritization

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Work in stressfulsituations
• Tolerate frequent periods of extended standing and sitting
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present to assist and transfer patients as needed
• Frequently walk sit or stand for extended periods
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Perform fine manipulation for wound dressing stitch/staple removal casting/splinting etc.
• Utilize PPE as necessary in the event of chemical blood or body fluid exposure

Must have

• Ability toworkin an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/environments.
• Ability to travel - note: weather and road conditions do fluctuate throughout the year.
• Functional use of senses to allow effectivecommunication.

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs injury assessments and refers patient for necessary care. Communicates with patients to triage answer questions and to instruct in self-care prevention and treatment. Communicates with Physician and medical team to help determine need for special tests or services.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices 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.

Education Required:

• Bachelors degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.

Experience Required:

• No experience required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills. Relay information appropriately.
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology. Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding.
• Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting
• Ability and flexibility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; well organized
• Must be able to:
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Exposed to normal office environment.
• Must have ability to work flexible schedule and in an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/varying outdoor environments.
• Position requires travel so will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Must have functional use of senses to allow effective communication.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation for dressing stiches staple removal etc.
• Must frequently walk assist and lift patient(s) as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids and is thus required to wear protective apparel as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program