Athletic Trainer

Emory•Dunwoody, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an experienced athletic training position with clinical responsibilities to one or more orthopedic physicians under the direction of the Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinic Manager. The incumbent will provide athletic training services for Emory Orthopedics or Sports Medicine under the direction of a designated orthopedic physician. This position requires the incumbent to possess the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer for Emory Healthcare. The incumbent will have direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the NATABOC and the State of Georgia Athletic Training Credentialing Board. The incumbent must perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting. This role involves identifying, documenting, and resolving complex patient problems related to musculoskeletal care and patient service, assuring continuity of care through effective decision-making, and coordinating patient and/or athlete care services with other health care providers. The role also includes performing thorough medical histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies under physician direction, performing educational responsibilities specific to patient needs, documenting patient visits, and ensuring timely response to patient phone calls. General office duties and other assigned tasks by physicians or clinic manager are also part of the responsibilities. The role involves identifying the need to develop or revise policies and procedures, implementing clinic initiatives, assisting with physician research projects, covering community outreach events, serving as a mentor for the Athletic Training Residency program, and acting as a clinical resource for various personnel. Cooperation with all members of the Emory Orthopedic and Spine Center teams is essential.

Requirements

Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC)
Georgia state licensure
Bachelor's degree in a health related profession
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Perform a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on each patient.
Order and interpret diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician.
Perform educational responsibilities specific to the needs of each patient.
Document each patient visit following all outlined guidelines in the electronic databases.
Assure a timely response to patient phone calls.
Handle general office duties and any other tasks assigned by the physicians or clinic manager.
Identify the need to develop or revise policies and procedures pertaining to sports medicine patients and/or department practices.
Implement clinic initiatives with regards to patient safety, compliance, and staff development.
Assist with physician research projects and demonstrate progression on specific projects.
Coverage of community outreach events as required by program manager.
Serve as a mentor for the Athletic Training Residency program with involvement in teaching and educational sessions.
Act as a clinical resource for call center, front desk, and other administrative personnel.
Work cooperatively with all members of the Emory Orthopedic and Spine Center teams.
Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office.
Provide proper post operative wound care and education, removal of sutures and dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician.
Attend greater than 75% of the educational programming offered by Emory Sports Medicine (i.e. Journal Club, Case Studies, Emory/SEATA annual symposium).
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.