Clinical Athletic Trainer

Role Overview

• Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, applicable State Practice Act and Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and system-wide and Orthopedic departmental Policies and Procedures.
• 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.
• Room patients and obtain pertinent medical history from patient/guardian.
• Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• Order x-rays and/or imaging exams for patients as directed by providers.
• Ability to prepare injections as directed by provider.
• Provide support to the physician with procedures and wound care.
• Apply custom splint and/or fiberglass casts as well as removal of casts.
• Fit and instruct patients how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints, and any other durable medical equipment (DME).
• Provide support to the physician with concussion testing (baseline and/or post-injury), and maintains necessary training on concussion education, management, and care.
• Provide therapeutic home exercise program instruction.
• Document/chart clinic notes in EPIC (EMR) with minimal mistakes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short
• 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