Athletic Trainer Specialist

Banner Health • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team that earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. Apply today to build your career.

Whether you have back pain, joint issues, torn ligaments or a complex fracture, we treat all injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Our doctors use advanced surgical and minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain and get you moving. Our fellowship-trained doctors provide the most advanced care for your muscles and joints. If you have advanced or chronic pain, our experts will get you moving again.

Are you a skilled Athletic Trainer looking to grow your career in a dynamic clinic environment? Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of athletes and active individuals every day! In this rewarding clinic-based role, you'll work closely with a supervising physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional athletic training services — from comprehensive injury assessments to personalized rehabilitation programs that get patients back to doing what they love!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university training program.
• Must possess knowledge of Athletic Training practices and competencies as typically acquired through three years of experience.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification and must possess a valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice, if applicable.
• Basic Life Support ( BLS) certification.
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Current certification as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board of Certification for Orthopedic Technologists (NBCOT) or Orthopedic Specialty Certified by (BOC).
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates musculoskeletal injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice of athletic training. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit. Assists providers with clinical examinations, including obtaining medical history and vitals, prepare injections, and taking necessary measurements. Instruct patients in pre- and post-operative care, proper care of casts and splints, and crutch training.
• Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider.
• Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs. Provide evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainers, and the applicable state’s Board of Athletic Training.
• May perform first and second assist functions during procedures and surgeries under direct supervision of a surgeon if candidate possesses current NBCOT certification or is currently training for the OTC license. Knowledge of all operating room aseptic techniques, including setting up proper draping and surgical fields. Positions and prepares patient for various orthopedic surgical procedures in operating room including fracture table setup, patient positioning, and specialized orthopedic instrumentation.
• May apply, adjust and remove casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction under physician direction. Removes sutures, staples, pins and wires. Changes dressings and cares for wounds. Measures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices. Educates patients about various orthopedic conditions.
• May assist physician in reduction of fractures and dislocations. Assists with and performs the removal of orthopedic hardware and wound closure. Able to interpret most types of orthopedic fractures and dislocations on x-ray films.
• Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider. Evaluates injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.
• Develops reference and referral resources for patients and families which expedite their access to care. Incorporates best practices and responds to emerging trends to enhance clinical care and programs or services and develops effective tools to measure performance.
• Has autonomy to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, community/educational institution customers (administration, coaches, athletes, etc.), third party payers, medical supply companies, community and business organizations, and potential patient referral facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level