Licensed Athletic Trainer (Orthopaedic Clinic)

Athletic Trainer - Part Time page is loaded## Athletic Trainer - Part Timelocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR108903# ****Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.*****Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.***General Purpose of Job:**The primary responsibility of the Athletic Trainer is to provide rehabilitative care to injured athletes and patients under the direction of the Sports Medicine physician. This position will be based in the Orthopaedic Clinic, providing coverage in the clinic and will support athletic trainer coverage at schools, when needed as a backup. The Athletic Trainer will educate the patient regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related topics as directed by the physician.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.* Always maintains the utmost level of confidentiality.* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.* Demonstrates ethical business practices and personal actions and adheres to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.* Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and diagnosis by* Understanding medical diagnosis and treatment interventions.* Following established rehabilitation protocols based on diagnosis.* Providing education to parents and patients in an ongoing fashion.* Completing charges daily.* Patient documentation must be completed daily with appropriate content.* Demonstrates effective use of time for direct and indirect patient care and departmental responsibilities.* Delivers competent age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.* Identifies patient/family needs for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral, as necessary, in collaboration with the physician and professional nursing staff.* Serves as liaison between the patient, nursing, physician, and office staff.* Responsible for data collection and data entry (patient history).* Provides patient home exercise protocols as directed by the physician.* Provides patient brace/crutch fitting and product education.* Stock examination/treatment rooms, as appropriate.* Follow all HIPAA regulations and guidelines.* Support effective patient care flow through the clinic.* Cover sporting events as scheduled.**Education and/or Experience:*** Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Must have experience with athletes in numerous sports**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:*** Maintain current Athletic Trainer licensure in the State of Texas* Maintain certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, preferred* Maintain BOC Certification, preferredlocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago #J-18808-Ljbffr