ATHLETIC TRAINER-B&J SPORTS MEDICINE

Indiana State University • Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer at Union Health plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care, focusing on orthopedic conditions. This position involves comprehensive patient management from check-in to check-out, ensuring timely interventions and education for patients. The role emphasizes compassionate service and aims to enhance the overall well-being of the Wabash Valley Communities.

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED.
• Graduate from an accredited school for Athletic Training Program.
• Indiana Athletic Trainer License.
• BLS level of CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for following the patient care from check-in to check-out.
• Educates patients on home exercise protocols per physician request.
• Fits patient with braces.
• Casts application and removal.
• Splints fabrication and application.
• Schedules physical therapy for patients.
• Pre-certify with patient's insurance.
• Orders Durable Medical Equipment.
• Performs suture and staple removal.
• Performs dressing changes.
• Assists with and prepares injections for the physicians.
• Responsible for taking patient vital signs and history.
• Monitors patient's physical therapy progress.
• Schedules MRI's, bone scans, and doppler tests.
• Performs cleaning of storage room.
• Checks expiration date on supplies and keeps patient rooms stocked.
• Triage patient messages.
• Assists with filing of patient charts and/or reports.
• Uses effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Contributes to the plan of care through accurate reporting of patient information.
• Anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgeon.
• Demonstrates an understanding of physical and emotional needs of the surgical patient.
• Establishes priorities in the plan of patient care.
• Utilizes basic principles of aseptic technique, infection control, correct body mechanics, and application of restraints when planning patient care.
• Responsible for DME fitting and education as well as casting.
• Liaison between patient and physician.
• Assists in meeting the clinical needs of students in all communications, role modeling, and positive reinforcement.
• Travels to the Hospital to perform cast/splint applications as needed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
• Shows an understanding of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information.

Benefits

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Paid Time Off starting day one
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED