Athletic Trainer

MultiCare Health System•Covington, WA

33d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday Position Summary The Athletic Trainer in a physician’s practice is responsible for clinical support of an orthopedic or sports medicine physician. The AT will work under the direction and collaboration of supervising physician, providing patient care through the entire patient visit to encompass all MHS rooming standards, procedure assistance and other duties as determined by physician and/or APP in accordance with their scope of practice. Assists in supporting the orthopedic and sports medicine program through outreach events. Interacts with multiple departments for care coordination and patient care.

Requirements

National certification by, and in good standing with, the Board of Certification (bocatc.org)
WA State Athletic Trainer licensure
Current CPR certification for medical professional
NPI number preferred
Post-professional residencies in Sports Medicine/Orthopedics or previous clinical experience preferred.
If required to assist in the operating room, WA State registration as Surgical Technologist (RST) or equivalent (such as SA-C).

Nice To Haves

NPI number preferred
Post-professional residencies in Sports Medicine/Orthopedics or previous clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with Sports Medicine/Orthopedic providers in the clinical setting to provide patient care and facilitate optimal outcomes for patients.
Performs, documents, and orders appropriate physical exam and testing as indicated based on clinical presentation.
Provides patient education and instruction including but not limited to triage of patient messages, HEP, pre and post operative instructions, test results, and return to play to facilitate injury care, management, and rehabilitation with appropriate stakeholders in patient care spectrum.
Provides independent or collaborative team medical coverage and athletic training services to certain community events as directed by supervising physician.
Additional duties as assigned and defined in the Scope of Practice document.