Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer – Youth Sports Programs

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Trainer for a multiple-role position supporting the HSS Regional High School Outreach Program, with youth sports outreach and other regional programming. This role includes independent high school athletic training coverage, being a local injury prevention educator for these local schools and direct clinical support to Sports Medicine providers within the HSS Sports Medicine Institute.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize and manage athletic training coverage, including scheduling and provider communication.
• Provide independent weekly athletic training room coverage at designated high schools, serving as a primary point of contact for injury evaluation, triage, and management of student-athletes.
• Administers first aid until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained.
• Provide evening and weekend football games and potentially and other in season game coverage to assigned high schools, when needed.
• Coordinate referrals to HSS sports medicine physicians and other appropriate specialists.
• Maintain direct contact with the sports medicine doctors, coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff, Athletic Director, student athletes and parents so that there is a clear line of communication.
• Evaluates athletes' physical condition, response and progress and discuss with appropriate physicians, supervisors, and then informs coaches of status of athlete's condition.
• Advises and treats student athletes to maintain physical fitness for participation in athletic competitions; records and maintains appropriate treatment/rehabilitation records for student athletes.
• Support HSS's mission to provide community benefit and address healthcare disparities and social determinants of health.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our local partner High Schools, athletic directors, physical therapists, referring primary care and specialty providers and athletes and their families.

Advanced Practice Provider – Sports Medicine Institute

• Prepare and organize medical records prior to patient visits, including relevant imaging, prior documentation, and clinical history.
• Deliver patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and rehabilitation, including development of personalized exercise programs and home exercise plans.
• Assist with in-office procedures as appropriate to athletic training and scope of practice.
• Assist with coordinating the patient follow-up process, including referrals, imaging, therapy, medications, and return-to-play planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the physician, nursing, and office staff to promote efficient, coordinated patient care.

Injury Prevention Educator

• The Sports Safety Educator will provide public health-based education to high school athletes, their coaches, parents, and the administration part of the sports safety program at HSS.
• Deliver educational workshop and training sessions under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and improvement of educational materials and program curriculum under the direction of the HSS Sports Safety Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training
• Current BOC certification
• CPR/AED certification
• Current State licensure in the state of employment.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in the high school setting
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Prior 3 years of experience working in a high school athletic training setting and/or academic sports medicine practice preferred

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Previous injury prevention and exercise program development

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs). Examples: Nurses, LPNs, and Physical Therapists.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor area with frequent exposure Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise. Examples: patient care providers and laboratory technicians.

HAZARDS OSHA Category 1 Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems - Assists with contracts Assists in the negotiation of physician managed care contracts, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Coordinates enrollment Coordinates physician enrollment in managed care plans.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Ensures compliance Ensures compliance of managed care companies with negotiated contracts.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Resolves payor issues Follows-up and resolving payment issues with Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Acts as liaison Acts as a liaison between physician offices and Insurance Payors.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Assists with meetings Schedules, coordinates, and documents for all PHO related meetings.
• Maintains Documentation & Manages Information - Maintains tracking logs Creates and maintains tracking logs for Insurance Payor issues and accountability for closing out items.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Oversees PHO line Oversees PHO phone line, answers and responds to inquires, and assist with urgent physician office issues.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Attendance Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Maintains punctuality Reports for duty punctually.
• Upholds Standards/Expectations of HSS Staff - Adjusts to change Adjusts to changing situations and work assignments.

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