Athletic Trainer Orthopedics

Job Description:

This job role will entail the Athletic Trainer splitting time between providing outreach athletic training services at the secondary school setting/outpatient orthopedic practice.

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. While at the secondary school the Athletic Trainer's assignment will be to support the medical needs of the school while promoting Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs. The position will provide athletic training coverage, both 'onthe-field' and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools and college settings, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. Understanding that this position will have variable hours.

Job Essentials

• Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or physical therapist.
• Develops exercise programs that appropriately addresses patient's short and long term goals.
• Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols or physical therapist directions.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment.
• Educates patients regarding exercise program, health needs, and risks.
• Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs etc.
• Cleans, maintains, and inspects exercise equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs.
• Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
• Provides Certified Athletic Trainer services as assigned: Work closely with physician to facilitate post-operative care and injury treatment/rehabilitation.
• Educate patients on injuries, diagnosis and post-operative care and attend to patient questions/messages for physician.
• Perform the following duties for patients: Casting, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound care and bandaging, Taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.
• Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
• File paperwork correctly and obtain prior authorizations on certain procedures and surgery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.
• National athletic trainer certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience in a variety of computer programs including data bases, word processing, and internet.
• Related working experience, preferred