Outreach Athletic Trainer, Guilford College

Primary work location: Guilford College 5800 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro NC

Pay Range

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible 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 birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid 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

What Youll Need:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.
• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state 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 athletic training services to collegiate and/or professional sport events as determined necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of community service.
• Provides acute medical care to athletes on the field during practices or sporting events.
• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinks (as necessary).
• Provides on-site recognition evaluation and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations independent of setting.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patients level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation and/or reconditioning strategies and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
• Implement treatment program objectives including long- and short-term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program. Assessment measures to determine the effectiveness of the program are incorporated into the program.
• Collaborate with their directing physician recommend discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program and notes final assessment of patient status.
• Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population.
• Maintain daily records of treatment logs injury reports doctors referrals and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards.
• Complete set-up of all practice and games including medical supplies fracture management equipment hydration cryotherapy and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
• Assist with planning organizing implementing and compliance of departmental and policies.
• Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue be put in place and discussed with the schools Athletic Director coaches and athletes including local EMS. Exhibit ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering incumbent or other employees.
• Assists with the preparation of lectures sports medicine programs seminars and serves as a presenter in these programs when needed.
• Mentor and manage on site education of students enrolled in university-based athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
• Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment; recommends new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization.
• Develop physician referral network including family practice orthopedic physical therapy & other specialties as needed.
• Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and document these referrals.
• Maintain necessary training on concussion education management and care including acute management of the cervical spine.
• Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services.
• Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs.
• Some night and/or weekend work required.
• Athletic trainer will provide services in the on-site high school athletic training room.
• Accept assignments based on department and organizational needs.
• Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions.
• Athletic fields may be noisy hectic & stressful at times including frequent interruptions.
• Situational awareness may be necessary.
• Possible exposure to infections contagious diseases and patient elements.
• Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

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