ATC - Athletic Trainer

Fort HealthCare•Fort Atkinson, WI

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fort HealthCare is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their Rehab Services team. This role involves providing athletic training and sports medicine services in both a clinic setting and through an outreach program to local high schools. The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing programs for the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and emergency medical care of injuries incurred by student athletes. Additionally, the position includes providing onsite services for the industrial athlete in the clinic.

Requirements

Read, speak, write and understand English.
Cognitive processes to interpret patient condition and apply appropriate procedures.
Operation of computer software programs.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and work with fractions.
Adaptability to change.
Ability to cope with stress.
Ability to prioritize work and effectively manage time.
Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of sports injuries, first aid and emergency treatment and care of minor injuries.
Works well under pressure.
BLS Certification.
Valid WI Drivers' License.
Certified by NATABOC.
License or eligible to practice Athletic Training in Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Performs athletic training evaluations and develops a plan of care that is appropriate for the diagnosis and age of patient.
Performs patient treatment as per the plan of care and modifies treatment plan based on ongoing assessment of patient condition.
Demonstrates an understanding of the operation and indications for commonly used modalities and equipment.
Documents evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge notes in a timely manner; therapy charges are supported by this documentation.
Communicates and documents necessary information appropriately with patients, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Provides coverage for athletic events per conditions of contracts that FHC is engaged in.