Athletic Trainer (0.6 FTE, Non-exempt)
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer assists physicians in providing care and serves as an interface between community partners and the Children's Orthopedic Center sports medicine team. The role supports both in-office clinic operations and community outreach, with duties varying according to program needs. In the clinic, the Athletic Trainer assists with patient intake and initial assessments, supports post-operative procedures and education, and helps with day-to-day clinic operations. In outreach settings, the Athletic Trainer manages care for athletes and active community members and provides sports medicine services, injury prevention, emergency medical coverage, and athlete education for high school and Young Athletes Academy partners. The position includes maintaining safe return-to-play practices, coordinating with physicians and partners, and providing clinic support such as room preparation, patient screening, documentation, routine treatments, and care coordination. The role must be performed in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, service standards, and conduct expectations, as well as applicable Joint Commission requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline or field from an accredited college or university.
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (CAT).
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Ability to demonstrate customer service skills with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
- Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
- Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
- Ability to maintain medical records in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Ability to recognize life-threatening situations and administer appropriate emergency aid.
- Ability to use appropriate therapeutic modalities, treatments, rehabilitation equipment, and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area.
- Knowledge of athletic training principles and practices, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis, along with preventive treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services to affiliated high schools and Young Athletes Academy partners, supporting injury prevention, performance maximization, and safe return to play.
- Oversee program development with current and new strategic partners and ensure Emergency Action Plans are current and discussed with school athletic directors, coaches, and athletes.
- Prevent, recognize, and evaluate athletic injuries; implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs using appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
- Attend practices and athletic events and provide sideline and emergency medical coverage, including baseline concussion testing.
- Assist with therapeutic treatments such as taping, wrapping, and bracing for preventive and protective care.
- Consult licensed physicians regarding injuries and treatment plans for patients and athletes.
- Assist physicians with educational talks, including topics such as injury prevention and nutrition.
- Maintain daily treatment logs, injury reports, and physician referral records.
- Prepare patient examination rooms and equipment before visits and clean rooms after visits.
- Escort patients to examination rooms; measure and record vital signs; document and reconcile medications by history.
- Perform initial screens and report patient concerns, symptoms, reactions, or changes to licensed clinic personnel.
- Perform templated or protocol-based pre-charting, in-clinic documentation, and scribing under physician direction.
- Perform routine examination and treatment procedures, including applying and removing bandages and dressings, removing sutures and casts, cleaning wounds, applying medications and dressings, preparing patients for examinations, and disinfecting treatment sites.
- Provide individualized home exercise program education under physician direction, either as a singular treatment or in conjunction with physical therapy.
- Assist physical therapists with Sports Motion Analysis assessments and injury prevention exercises using Electromyography.
- Assist physicians with patient phone consultations and documentation.
- Coordinate care for patients who need assistance accessing and managing their health care needs.
- Follow hospital policies and procedures, service standards, Code of Conduct, and applicable Joint Commission requirements.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
