Athletic Trainer Certified - Orthopedics - Clinic Based

Description:


Responsibilities:

Job Summary: Provide daily sports medicine services to the patients of outreach contracts set up by McLeod Athletic Training Department.

• Cares for all injuries and illnesses related to, but not limited to: musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments in the patient population via the proper use of evaluation, treatment, rehabilitative and injury prevention techniques and tools.
• Maintains a professional image and provides excellent service to patients, school personnel, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Core Values and Service Excellence Standards. 
• Communicates effectively with patients and school personnel regarding but not limited to: injuries, physician appointments, and progress.
• Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient.
• Maintains and manages documentation pertinent to patient care according to NATA best standards of practice for athletic trainers.  Documentation may include but is not limited to: pre-participation physicals, injury, rehabilitation, medical provider, and school notes.
• Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to: competency training, community CPR training, in-service coordination, community outreach events, and other events based on assignment.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to patient treatment including but not limited to training room cleanliness, managing school budgets, training and teaching student athletic training aides or shadow students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Zero to one year of related work experience

Requirements:
  Degrees:
    Bachelors Degree
  Licenses and Certifications:
    Basic Life Support
    Certified Athletic Trainer
  Memberships:
    Occupation Risk Assessment