Athletic Trainer, Blount Memorial, FT

Athletic Trainer

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists with the management of patient/athlete visits within the clinic performing a range of clinical responsibilities in support of the physicians. Participates in community outreach and conducts presentations on a variety of Athletic Training Topics. Oversees Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers and mentors new staff members. Provides athletic training services at sporting events and community events.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Interaction and management of patient visit within clinic for physician.
• Interacts regularly with patients and others involved in the patient/athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.
• Obtains initial patient history, vital signs, and/or follow up status and presents to physician in preparation for their exam of patient/athlete.
• Request and organization of ancillary studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, lab work, etc.) and presentation for review.
• Organization and disbursement of patient lab work or other office tests as directed.
• Patient instruction upon discharge for physical therapy, further studies, follow up appointments and direction for patients as they leave the clinic.
• Teaches, counsels and communicates with patients, athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Interacts with patients, athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist cooperation in establishing programs to ensure the safe return to play of athlete or activity of the patient.
• Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention.
• Participates in follow-up care once the patient/athlete is ready to return to play or their desired activity.
• Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health/community resources (such as an MD).
• Complies with departmental policies for documentation.
• Responsible for taking office notes as directed.
• Responsible for organization and disbursement of incoming medical records, reports, etc. as they arrive at the clinic.
• Works at community events. Coordinates and presents at local/ state/regional level on Athletic Training Topics. Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention. Coordinates/arranges sessions with local EMT/Emergency Services for coordination of care for injured athlete. Coordinates with other school personnel and parents /guardians to get HIPPA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely manner. Calls MD, medical assistants, parents, coaches, Coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology, etc. to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible.
• Provides oversight and delegates tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainer. Mentor new staff members and serve as a consultant for new staff, as needed.
• Responsible for basic daily and weekly maintenance, general cleanliness, and upkeep of stock in rooms. Responsible for preparation of exam rooms for patient visits and emptying and disposal of biohazard waste and sharps containers as directed. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology or related field preferred.
• Experience - No experience required.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state the team member is working.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

Athletic Trainer

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