Certified Athletic Trainer
Location
King of Prussia, PA | United States
Job description
Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's Degree
JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential Functions
- Assess the physically active person/athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer; treat approved individuals in accordance with protocol. Record past and current health status; identify chief complaint; review systems
- Acting as a scribe, may document/ record all aspects of the ambulatory visit including physician plan for care and follow up including:
- Diagnosis and ordering fields - to pend orders under direct supervision of the supervising physician in the clinical setting
- May perform problem focused musculoskeletal exam under direction of Attending physician
- Performs telephone triage with focus on concussion and sports medicine postoperative calls regarding rehabilitation, postoperative exercises, bracing, return to play
- Provide follow up communication to postoperative patients, based on surgeon plan for care and follow up as documented in electronic medical record
- Act as a liaison between the physician, parents/patients, local ATC regarding follow up care, rehabilitation, and return to activity and/or athletic participation.
- May perform the following tasks at the direction of a supervising physician:
- Following the completion of training and competency documentation Cast/splint application and removal for extremity injuries
- Application of braces/DME
Skills:
Essential Functions
- Examine the patient's chronological and/or developmental level in relationship to rehabilitation goals and treatment and develop injury prevention programs and provide appropriate preventative and supportive devices for the physically active person;
- Dispense written, illustrated home programs of exercises and activities which assist the athlete in the healing and rehabilitation of the injuries;
- Dispense implement written educational materials regarding care of injury, prevention and rehabilitation, and reconditioning exercises, and fitness programs;
- Act as a liaison between the physician, PTs, OTs, and the patients/parents regarding follow-up care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and return to activity and/or athletic participation
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
- Monitor patient/athlete and family response to treatments
- In consultation and with the approval of the supervising physician, and per the physician's plan of care as documented in the electronic record, modify interventions based on effectiveness, evidence-based practice and individual athlete and family needs
- Act as a liaison (providing physician's recommendations) to athletic trainers and coaches regarding athlete's return to play after acute injury evaluation and/or surgical intervention.
- Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for problems beyond the scope of practice and in consultation with the treating physician
- Participate in community programs and outreach as designated by the Division
- Provide positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations
- Contribute to the teamwork within and between departments and organizations
Skills
- Intermediate proficiency with Office software (Microsoft Office).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data
- Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner
Work Experience
- At least three (3) years of athletic trainer experience. Required
- At least five (5) years of athletic trainer experience Preferred
- Previous pediatric athletic trainer experience Preferred
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
- Licensed Athletic Trainer (Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania State Licensing Board upon hire Required
- Athletic Trainer Board Certification (NATA BOC) National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) upon hire Required
Certifications & Licenses:
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Trainer Board Certification (NATA BOC) National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) upon hire
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