Athletic Trainer Specialty Care

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Work Shift :

Days / Evenings (United States of America)

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment bracing rehabilitation and return to play / functional training coordinating and providing direct patient education plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs treatment plans bracing and scheduling.
• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based functional return to play programming.
• Helps manage physicians clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers physical therapists and other medical professionals.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.
• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education in-services and other learning opportunities.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

NATA BOC Certified National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)

Education

Bachelors degree in Athletic Training (required)

Masters degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

X General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

X May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other :

Not applicable to this position

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

X Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

X Maneuver weight of patients

X Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings

X Reach above shoulder

X Repetitive arm / hand movements

X Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards

Depth perception

X Use of Latex products

X Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

X Exposure to moving mechanical parts

X Exposure to dust / fumes

X Exposure to potential electrical shock

X Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other :

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Hard / Tech / Clinical Skills :

Documentation in EPIC

Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.

Measure and fit braces / casting / medical equipment for patients

Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.

Explain care plans treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.

Inventory management

Understanding of billing and charging

Scheduling

Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.

Soft / Interpersonal Skills :

Attention to detail.

Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions

Conflict Resolution

Active Listening

Reads and interprets written / oral instructions.

Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

Acceptance of authority

Teamwork

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS / FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department :

Sports Medicine Program - RSFPP - Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .

Key Skills

Performance Testing,Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Learning Technology,Instructional Design,Customer Support,IT Service Management,LMS,Software Testing,Training & Development,Adobe Captivate,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1