Athletic Trainer, Shea Orthopedic Group, 8a-4:30p

• and Purpose The Certified Athletic Trainer functions in three main roles:
• As a traditional athletic trainer, the employee is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health services under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician and may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution, professional team, and/or at athletic events in our community.
• As an athletic trainer in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, the employee works in conjunction with the physical therapist to assist with patient care and the daily operations of a physical therapy clinic.
• As an athletic trainer in a physicians’ office, the employee facilitates effective clinical operations for advanced practice providers and/or physicians.

• Under the supervision of a physician or physical therapist, this employee will provide medical services and also:
• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians’ office and physical therapy clinic
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management Other Functions:
• Recognizes the need to and appropriately refers athletes to other disciplines and agencies
• Orients new personnel, as requested, in accordance with departmental standards
• Notifies Manager/Director, or designee of the need to re-order supplies in a timely manner to prevent delays of service
• Assists the athletic director or coaches in ordering appropriate supplies for the educational institution or event
• Works with the athletic director and coaches to understand and coordinate coverage of games and other activities at the school to assure quality customer service
• Assists athletes/patients to minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies
• Assists physician or advance practice provider via:
• Clinical charting/scribing
• Pre-operative patient education
• Coordinating care between providers
• Securing necessary DME for patient
• Patient records maintenance
• Communication with surgeon and families pre-op and intra-operatively, and brace fitting/education to the patient post operatively
• Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university (required) • Masters’ degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred)

• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility

• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required) Certification:
• Nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)