Athletic Trainer

LOUISIANA ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC•Lafayette, LA

23m

About The Position

Assesses the athlete’s condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, athlete, family, and coaches. Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of Athletic Training factors on the athlete’s health status. Documents findings, treatments and other patient information. Educates athlete/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises. Serves as information/education resource for athletes, families and school personnel. Serves as a resource to school personnel and Physicians. Coordinates athlete’s physician appointments and reports as needed to family and school personnel. Assists LOS in the development of Athletic Training and other ancillary programs. Working with the Physician clinics and Urgent Care for clinical and administrative assistance. Working with Rehabilitation Department for clinical and administrative assistance. Maintains patient/athlete confidentiality. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree
Current certification as an Athletic Trainer
CPR, AED, and Basic Life Support certification
Must be BOC certified and possess Louisiana Athletic Training license
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment
Some bending and stretching required
Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard
Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers
Ability to lift 50 lbs. floor to waist
Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting, upper extremities motion, and strength to perform range of motion and mobilization exercises on patients
Knowledge of athletic training principles, standards and applications
Knowledge of clinic policies, procedures, regulations, safety/infection control, and quality control
Knowledge of how to use training equipment
Knowledge of medical terminology
Skill in appropriate evaluation and treatment of athletes in emergency and non-emergency situations
Skill in effectively communicating with physicians, coaches/school administrators, and families
Skill in using a computer system/EMR and spread sheets
Skill in accurate recognition of patient or athlete clinic danger and appropriate fall risk
Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with athletes, providers and staff
Ability to supervise and mentor Athletic Training staff
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
Ability to be a resource to athletes and schools

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in school coverage and/or out-patient orthopedics is preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the athlete’s condition
Establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, athlete, family, and coaches
Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of Athletic Training factors on the athlete’s health status
Documents findings, treatments and other patient information
Educates athlete/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises
Serves as information/education resource for athletes, families and school personnel
Serves as a resource to school personnel and Physicians
Coordinates athlete’s physician appointments and reports as needed to family and school personnel
Assists LOS in the development of Athletic Training and other ancillary programs
Working with the Physician clinics and Urgent Care for clinical and administrative assistance
Working with Rehabilitation Department for clinical and administrative assistance
Maintains patient/athlete confidentiality
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position