Athletic Trainer Clinical

Clinical Athletic Trainer

In this role the clinical athletic trainer works under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician while reporting to the clinic manager. ATC will assist staff providers residents and medical students with patient care clerical and organizational tasks using a team-based approach in providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs a thorough medical history on each patient.
• Review of medications and allergies and how quality of life is affected.
• Performs an appropriate physical examination on each patient seen including range of motion testing strength testing sensation testing palpation functional testing ligamentous testing and special tests as needed.
• Orders and interpret diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician including radiographs MRIs EMG studies CT scans diagnostic ultrasounds rehabilitation referrals and physician referrals.
• Provides educational responsibilities specific to the needs of each individual patient including exercise instruction and demonstration and answering patient questions regarding the treatment plan surgery rehabilitation and future care.
• Prepares patient for treatment/procedure in a timely manner.
• Performs treatment/procedures/casting/bracing according to established guidelines.
• Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office.
• Follows OSHA guidelines regarding body substance isolation disposal of sharps etc.
• Documents accurately and timely in patient's record all treatment/procedures done and initials documentation.

Performs a wide variety of direct technical care functions and delivers athletic training services for orthopedics and sports medicine.

Education: Essential: Bachelor

Experience: Essential: One Year

Credentials: Essential: Athletic Trainer National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Basic Life Support

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