Athletic Trainer

Sauk Prairie Healthcare•Prairie du Sac, WI

20d

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer coordinates outreach athletic training services for youth, high school, and recreational athletes, including services for Sauk Prairie High School and coverage at community events. The role also provides quality assistance with patient care in SPH sports medicine and/or orthopedic clinics, and may provide patient care in rehabilitation services in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic training.
State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services and evening and weekend event coverage for contracted schools and non-school events; maintain event coverage, travel, and mileage records.
Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries; recommend physician referrals as appropriate and document injuries and referrals according to department standards.
Communicate injury evaluations and recommendations for triage and care plans to physicians, coaches, and parents.
Coordinate outreach services between athletic directors and the Rehabilitation Services Manager.
Provide input to athletic directors on school supply budgets; maintain supplies and keep the athletic training room clean and orderly.
Provide expertise and supervision for performance enhancement and injury prevention services, and develop patient education programs and tools.
Coordinate and provide athletic training services for community youth and adult recreational leagues, tournaments, and events.
As needed, provide patient care in the rehabilitation services department in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists, with general supervision of a physical therapist when required and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
As needed, support sports medicine or orthopedic providers in clinics by rooming patients; collecting histories, vitals, medications, and allergies; educating patients on exercises; sizing and applying splints and braces; applying casts as directed; providing crutch training as directed; preparing patients for injections as directed; and performing examinations within athletic training scope of practice.
Prepare charts for patient appointments and contact appropriate facilities to retrieve needed information.
Clean and disinfect patient treatment rooms according to infection control policy.
Guide and support patients through the sports medicine care continuum, facilitating appointments with specialists and support services and serving as a primary contact for patients and families seeking information or services.
Provide education on immediate injury care within scope of practice.
Coordinate sports medicine outreach events and public presentations with marketing and public relations personnel, and market services through various media, including social networking.
Provide exercise and strengthening expertise in the wellness center for post-discharge rehabilitation patients and other members as directed.
Present seminars and workshops as requested.
Participate in assigned committees, work groups, and task forces, and provide input on department policies.
Attend mandatory hospital in-services and appropriate continuing education programs to improve skills and individual competency.