In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for evaluating patients, establishing treatment plans, and administering medically prescribed athletic training to restore function following disease, injury or disability. Location of work includes indoor and outdoor environments with variable work shifts. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.
Job Functions: Performs initial athletic training evaluations. Demonstrates clinical competence by independent use, precautions, and safety in various treatments. Demonstrates competence in various exercises/testing modalities.
Demonstrates an ability to teach patients. Completes documentation in an appropriate manner. Assists in the day-to-day operations of the clinic: Scheduling patient appointments/rooming patients/taking vitals/test scheduling/insurance precertification/inputting orders/electronic medical documentation/daily correspondence with other departments/tracking patient referrals/ordering medical supplies.
Working directly with the Physician, assisting with Physician-performed procedures. Provide nutrition and exercise education and counseling. Brace fitting.
Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools on a PRN basis. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Minimum Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training required.
Licensure in the State of Ohio and West Virginia as an Athletic Trainer required. BOC certification required. BLS certification required.
Maintain compliance in RQI. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, excellent eye/hand coordination, manual dexterity, and basic numerical skills. Must be capable of assisting with transfer lifting of patients.
Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
- Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits . Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer. Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad
- 3027 , or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632
- 9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250
- 9410, by fax (202) 690
- 7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov . * Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.
Varies as scheduled