Description
Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related injuries.
Responsibilities
- Practice as a physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act.
- Assess patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with a physician or other clinicians.
- Develop rehabilitation programs that address a patient's short- and long-term goals.
- Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols.
- Monitor a patient's response to treatment.
- Educate patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, and risks.
- Coordinate care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
- Complete appropriate documentation, including reports, treatments, intake forms, and message logs.
- Clean, maintain, and inspect all necessary equipment, and report repair and maintenance needs.
- Actively engage in marketing and community educational programs.
- Perform duties such as casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care, and bandaging.
- Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
- File paperwork correctly and assist with obtaining prior authorisations when needed.
Requirements
- Current license as an Athletic Trainer in the state of practice.
- National athletic trainer certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- Experience in a variety of computer programs, including databases, word processing, and internet.
Preferred Qualifications
- Related working experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment.
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.