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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. Focuses on delivering clinical care and/or outreach activities, while becoming familiar with the infrastructure, policies, protocols, workflows, procedures and routines of the department. Works under direct supervision or guidance from a more senior athletic trainer.
Job Responsibility:
Provides athletic training outreach services in a High School or organization setting
Evaluates injuries, applies first aid, and coordinates referral to medical care
Communicates with parents or guardian, as necessary, and the physician regarding 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 coaches 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
Provides guidance related to prophylactic skills and record keeping
Instructs programs for coaching staff regarding care and prevention of injuries
Evaluates prior injuries and develops and teaches a program of injury prevention
Evaluates injury rate and etiology and suggests changes in sports techniques and/or practice procedures to coaches
Instructs coaching staff regarding sports techniques and practice procedures in view of injury prevention
Educates, coaches, and trains student athletic trainers in approved procedures
Maintains inventory and assists with ordering of supplies as needed
Documents patient progress and response to treatments in the medical record
Evaluates patient's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities
Applies or directs application of various measures and tests
Plans program of patient treatment related to diagnosis/prognosis from physician’s order
Determines types and frequencies of rehabilitation and communicates care plan options with patient
Obtains supportive information from other sources, such as family members, physicians, nursing staff, etc.
Communicates and recommends modification of program to physician and others involved as needed
Under the direction of the registered nurse, 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
Instructs and aids in teaching patients and family safe transfer techniques
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
Remains 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
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
Assists in the ASC with patient care education instructing patients with post-operative exercise guidelines
Performs evaluation and physical testing with workplace health clients to develop an exercise program for purposes of injury prevention and health maintenance
May assist with sports performance programs, including but not limited to, performance training, ART, and Group Exercise classes
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field required
Master's degree in same or related field preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency required
AT - Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) upon hire required
New York State licensure as an Athletic Trainer upon hire required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certified upon hire required