Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

• Perform intake, assessment and care management for patients in a Sports Medicine out-patient clinical setting
• Triage, field questions and communicate self-care, prevention and treatment
• Communicate with physician and medical team to determine need for further care, special testing or services
• Assist in establishing a plan of care based on evaluation results, health goals and appropriate techniques
• Communicate plan of care to all parties involved in patient's care
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes and appropriately adjust treatment plans based on response to treatment
• Complete an after-visit summary including written home exercise programs, patient/family teaching, referral for specialist, community services, and DME
• Recognizes potential issues and the need to advocate for patients by working with the physician and/or key professionals
• Identify factors affecting a patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attend to these needs
• Complete required documentation following department policy - including assessments, progress notes, and after visit summaries as appropriate to record patient care
• Performs various patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Act as lead AT in coverage of a professional rugby team, including pre-season screenings, creation of emergency action planning, providing sideline coverage for practices and games in-season to include on site evaluation and treatment plans while communicating and coordinating care with the physician and clinical staff

• Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire
• Completion or ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program
• Should have experience in evaluating, caring for and managing rugby athletes in both the sideline and clinical environment
• Excellent communication skills to allow for proper relay of information between various settings: on-field, training room, and clinical
• Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology to patients in plain language and utilize teach-back to ensure full understanding
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective relationships with peers and patients
• Positive growth mindset
• Organization with adaptability and flexibility to multi-task with appropriate prioritization
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
• Must be able to work in stressful situations
• Must be able to tolerate frequent periods of extended standing and sitting
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present to assist and transfer patients as needed
• Must frequently walk, sit or stand for extended periods
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Must be able to perform fine manipulation for wound dressing, stitch/staple removal, casting/splinting, etc.
• Must be able to utilize PPE as necessary in the event of chemical, blood or body fluid exposure
• Ability to work in an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/environments
• Ability to travel - note: weather and road conditions do fluctuate throughout the year
• Functional use of senses to allow effective communication

Immediate Care in Rugby Level 2 certification favorable, not required

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program