Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical setting position supporting Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon.

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedics provider of choice for our patients; partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

The Athletic Trainer works closely with physicians to provide preventive guidance, clinical diagnosis, and immediate medical attention to injuries.
The Athletic Trainer recognizes and evaluates injuries to develop and implement rehabilitation and comprehensive injury and illness prevention programs for injured athletes.

The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles/Policies of CAO.

Primary Responsibilities
•Works closely with coaches, athletes, and physicians to evaluate the condition and fitness of players and develop/maintain athlete records relating to their health conditions, training, diet plans, and fitness.
•Develops and implements rehabilitating and injury prevention programs for injured athletes to help them re-enter their field. Including providing athletic training services.
•Authorizes all tests when appropriate and informs patients when authorization is received.
•Orders medications per physician request and instruction.
•Orders medical supplies as needed with appropriate supervision and approval.
•Creates nutrition plans for athletes to ensure a proper diet.
•Practices excellent interpersonal and communication skills to educate and communicate with coaches and family members to help athletes set their health and fitness goals.
•Maintains orderly, clean, and well-stock tech station and exam rooms at all times.
•Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and CAO policies at all times.
•Answers clinic phone calls from patients, imaging facilities, and other providers.
•Reports all necessary information and/or unusual occurrences in accordance with established policies and procedures.
•Participates in staff development and educational activities.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Education requirements and experience
•High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
•Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required.
•BOC certified.
•One (1) year of experience as an Orthopaedic Technician or Medical Assistant in a physician’s office, or equivalent combination of certification and experience, preferred.
•CPR for Healthcare Providers certification preferred.
•Experience with applying and removing casts preferred.
•Experience in the administration of injection techniques, fitting of braces, boots, and splints.

Competencies, skills and required abilities
•Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate in a decentralized organization.
•Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
•Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
•Required to be proficient in Windows based office technologies (e.g., Word, Excel).
•Thorough knowledge of Medical Terminology and EHR systems.
•Able to work independently.
•Exudes professionalism in presentation.
•Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.

Physical Demands
•Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.
•Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics when making necessary transfers and helping patients with exercises.
•Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
•Some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift.
•Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
•Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
•Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
•Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.
•Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.