Athletic Trainer Clinic

Job Description Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries. Essential Functions Practices as physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act. Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians. Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately address patient's short and long term goals. Demonstrates and helps patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols. Monitors patient's response to treatment. Educates patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis and risks. Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate. Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs, etc. Cleans, maintains, and inspects all necessary equipment (can include room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise) and reports repair and maintenance needs. Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs. Attends to patient questions/messages for physician. Performs the following duties for patients: casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, performing testing for illnesses such as flu, strep, etc. Assists with procedures and concussion treatments. Files paperwork correctly and assists with obtaining prior authorizations when needed for procedures, imaging, or medications. Assists outreach ATCs as needed when proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place. Skills Postoperative Care Injury Treatment Communication Rehabilitation Patient Care Therapy Documentation Consulting Assist with Procedures Sports Medicine Minimum Qualifications Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice National athletic trainer certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Experience in a variety of computer programs including data bases, word processing, and internet. Related working experience, preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location Utah Valley Outpatient Center Work City Provo Work State Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Salary $26.47 - $40.87 Benefits We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. EEO Statement Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr