Certified Athletic Trainer PRN

About the Job General Summary of Position Athletic Trainers are highly qualified multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. At the core of MedStar Sports Medicine our athletic trainers provide expert medical coverage and are leaders in community outreach to promote wellness, advance health and prevent injuries across a wide range of active populations. Our mission is to provide a multidisciplinary approach and facilitate appropriate referrals to MedStar physicians and therapists to provide unparalleled continuity of care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrates proficient implementation of acute treatment protocols based upon assessment findings and the patient's clinical presentation. Provides assessments of injured athletes onsite at the training facility on an as needed basis including review of pertinent history information, performance of specific assessments, determination of recommendations and accurately and timely documentation of results. Actively attends and represents MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) at seasonal parent nights, coaches meetings, booster club meetings, contract meetings and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) staff meetings. Demonstrates ability to initiate referral process to successfully navigate outreach community through the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network (MNRN) system to increase volumes (e.g. physician physical therapy). Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use the chain of command and protocol in injury management. Determines individuals' readiness to participate. Effectively communicate with athlete, athlete's family and staff regarding the athlete's status. Prevents, recognises, evaluates and provides immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries/illness. As needed provides athletic medicine coverage of events that are affiliated programs with MNRN. Examples include but are not limited to: camps, tournaments, health fairs, educational classes, affiliated contract coverage. Maintains accountability for individual administrative requirements of MNRN including but not limited to site specific schedules, reporting and tracking and employee compliance. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, workshops, and independent learning experiences and other forums. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university. required Master's degree preferred Experience 1-2 years required Licenses and Certifications AT - Certified Athletic Trainer Certified as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required Eligible for ATC license in Maryland and Virginia and eligible to practice in the District of Columbia. required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Professional competency as outlined by NATABOC practice domains. This position has a hiring range of USD $61,838.00 - USD $111,259.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center