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Provides athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions through prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the clinic setting under the direction of a physician in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals. The position includes a career ladder with different bands (I, II, III, Senior) based on experience, independence, and responsibilities.
Job Responsibility:
Provides athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions through prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the clinic setting under the direction of a physician in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals
Care of Injuries: evaluates injuries, applies first aid, coordinates referral to medical care
Develops programs of general conditioning during recovery
Instructs athlete in following prescribed home rehabilitation programs
Teaches procedures for a functional progression for return to participation
Instructs athletes, parents/guardian and coach regarding conditioning, weight control, diet, prevention and care of injuries
Educates coaches regarding procedures and techniques for enhancement of performance
Teaches student athletic trainers first aid protocol
Prevention of Athletic Injuries: Evaluates prior injuries and develops and teaches a program of injury prevention
Evaluates injury rate and etiology and suggest changes in sport techniques and/or practice procedures to coaches
Maintains inventory and assists with ordering of supplies as needed
Documents patients' progress and response to treatments in the medical record
Evaluates the patient's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities (sports)
Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis/prognosis from physician's order
Determines types and frequencies of rehabilitation and communicates the care plan options with patient
Obtains supportive information from other sources, e.g., family members, physician, nursing staff, etc.
Communicates with, and recommends to physician and others involved, modification of program as needed
Assists with patient needs via call bell system
Provides ROM in accordance with plan of care
Initiates and assists with transfers in and out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and lifts
Selects and utilizes transfer equipment safely and proficiently
Works collaboratively with all members of the team to meet the mobilization needs of the patient
Promotes functional gains through instruction and supervision of patient
Participates in creation of a mobility plan
Ensures side rails and safety equipment are in full position and operational
Is knowledgeable of hospital safety policies and procedures
Takes responsibility to notify appropriate persons of any hazards
Remains in constant observation of the assigned patient at all times
Demonstrates the ability to care for patients of different age groups
Participates in departmental meetings (both administrative and clinical continuing education programs)
Keeps current in the field by reading professional articles and journals
Attends CEU courses in ATC related field
Participates and attends selected professional meetings and seminars, etc.
Performs duties to support Ortho Sports MD's in clinic, including documentation, taking history, performing exam and discussing exercise progression with patients
Assist in the ASC with patient care education instructing patients with post- operative exercise guidelines
Performs evaluation and physical testing with workplace health clients in order to develop an exercise program for purposes of injury prevention and health maintenance
May also assist with sports performance programs including but not limited to performance training, ART, and Group Exercise classes
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's in same or related field preferred
Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
New York State licensure as an athletic trainer
CPR certification required and ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency
Employee must maintain all requirements mandated by Strong Memorial Hospital / Strong Health as a condition of employment
Internship route certification in Athletic Training
Band Two status requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role
Band Three status minimally requires 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department preferred
Senior status minimally requires 6 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role with 2 year dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department preferred
Nice to have:
Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field
1 year dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department (for Band III)
2 years dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department (for Senior)