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Under the direction of the Associate Director of Athletic Training Services, the outreach athletic trainer is responsible for the day-to-day medical coverage in the collegiate and/or professional sports setting. The ideal candidate will have experience with injury prevention, human movement correction, and be able to play an active role in developing the next generation of athletes. Provide standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations, clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Employ appropriate assessment outcomes measures to determine effectiveness of the outreach program; determines appropriate return to play of student-athletes and active population. Management of head injuries and concussions; referral to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care; all duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing physician. Also works collaboratively with the Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the athletic training outreach program.
Job Responsibility:
Provide athletic training services to collegiate and/or professional sport events as determined necessary to attain departmental goals of community service
Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of community service
Provides acute medical care to athletes 'on the field' during practices or sporting events
Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinks (as necessary)
Provides on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations, independent of setting
Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making
Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment
Implement treatment program objectives including long- and short-term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can realistically be expected to achieve from the program
Collaborate with their directing physician, recommend discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment program, and notes final assessment of patient status
Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and the active population
Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, doctor's referrals, and medical inventory management used for the care of athletes according to clinic standards
Complete set-up of all practice and games including medical supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy, and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage
Assist with planning, organizing, implementing and compliance of departmental and policies
Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes, including local EMS
Assists with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine programs, seminars and serves as a presenter in these programs when needed
Mentor and manage on site education of students enrolled in university-based athletic training education programs or any other healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable)
Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate supplies and equipment
recommends new equipment for acquisition and use by the organization
Develop physician referral network including family practice, orthopedic, physical therapy & other specialties as needed
Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and properly track and document these referrals
Maintain necessary training on concussion education, management, and care, including acute management of the cervical spine
Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services
Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules
Requirements:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program
Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Currently licensed or eligible for a State of North Carolina License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire
Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire
Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer is preferred and must be able to work independently
Excellent leadership qualities and decision-making skills, as well problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently & confidently with little daily supervision
Interact with staff/visitors with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds
Promotes an open atmosphere of communication
Maintain confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA) in matters relating to employees, community partners, patient, family & visitors
Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with patients, parents, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and accepts assignments based on department need and organizational needs and provides medical coverage as needed
Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers
Participate in and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/area(s) of assignment
Ability to work well with all ages, races, class, and gender of people
Identifies social work resources within the Medical Center for athletes who are uninsured or underinsured
Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression
Relay information appropriately over telephone, computers, and other communication devices
What we offer:
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