Athletic Trainer - Clinic Outreach

Salary : $55,000-65,000

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a liaison between the athletic population patients and Physical Therapist. Assists in development and implementation of treatment programs set forth by Physical Therapist. ATC will provide services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.

Essential Functions :

• The ATC will work under the supervision of the Chief Medical officer (CMO).
• Assists physical therapists in the treatment of patients with sports or orthopedic conditions referred for rehabilitation.
• The ATC will demonstrate proper taping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment and will carry out all prescribed treatment programs recommended by the supervising physician.
• Prepares simple reports; maintains accurate and detailed injury and treatment reports.
• Instructs patients in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Must attend all Company-sponsored sports medicine courses and seminars within their region.
• Behaves in a manner consistent with Professional’s mission, vision and values
• Maintains a working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, Risk Management and Compliance regulations and Company policies.
• Coverage of all home scheduled athletic events and practices. Coverage of away events is on a school by school basis. The ATC will work within the contracted hours for their school.
• Communicates with athletes, parents, coaches, athletic director(s), and physicians regarding athletes’ playing status and ability to return to competition. All communication is to be conducted within HIPAA guidelines, and done in a timely fashion.
• Maintains accurate logs and relevant school documents.
• Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures including subsequent injury tracking.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Sports Medicine Department.
• Frequent communication and follow up with the Sports Medicine Department.

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