ATHLETIC TRAINER - CERTIFIED - NRV

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer will work with athletes to prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment. They will develop training programs to prevent injuries and examine athlete's injuries while also showing them techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury. This role will serve as a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice, supporting Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality. The Certified Athletic Trainer provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care and assists with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within their scope of training. They demonstrate the ability to perform functions regarding athletic injuries including prevention, assessment, treatment (first aid), and reconditioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health-related field.
No prior experience required.
Licensure as an Athletic Trainer with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
Certification through the National Athletic Training Board of Certification.
AHA BLS-HCP Life Support certification.
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate both in person and in writing in order to interact with management, doctors, professional staff, patients, general public and local schools and sports teams.
Keyboarding and utilization of automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
Ability to assist with or transfer athletes of various weight/heights.
Ability to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.

Responsibilities

Work with athletes to prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment.
Develop training programs to prevent injuries.
Examine athlete's injuries while also showing them techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury.
Be a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice.
Support Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities.
Provide support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.
Assist with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training.
Demonstrate ability to perform prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning regarding athletic injuries.
Collect data and perform patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
Perform initial patient evaluation and screens, report findings to physician, complete requisitions for lab, x-ray, mri, etc.
Carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Maintain work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Observe all safety precautions and standards; assure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
Provide patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
Serve as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff and school staff.
Document patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner; update information as indicated; record appointments of referrals and diagnostic studies.
Develop and distribute ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Perform patient evaluation during post operative phases and provides education on home care plans for pain care, ADL's, mobility and exercise.
Perform clerical and office functions as directed.
Help to review charts the night before patient's appointment, making sure all needed information is in the chart: test results, referrals, lab results, etc.
If anything is missing call the appropriate facility to retrieve the needed information.
Provide bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal and post-operative wound assessment and care.
Provide patient brace/crutch fitting, production education, and gait training for all types of patients with/without assistive devices and with various weight bearing status and neurological conditions.
Work with schools to demonstrate and provide proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician.
Provide education programs to school personnel, student athletes, and guardians about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Coordinate pre- and post-participation exams and assist with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.
Provide services as appropriate for patients of all ages.
Assist in the development and implementation of newly established sports medicine program.