Athletic Trainer, Shea Orthopedic Group, 8a-4:30p

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. The Certified Athletic Trainer functions in three main roles: As a traditional athletic trainer, the employee is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health services under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician and may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution, professional team, and/or at athletic events in our community. As an athletic trainer in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, the employee works in conjunction with the physical therapist to assist with patient care and the daily operations of a physical therapy clinic. As an athletic trainer in a physicians’ office, the employee facilitates effective clinical operations for advanced practice providers and/or physicians. Essential Functions: Under the supervision of a physician or physical therapist, this employee will provide medical services and also: Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians’ office and physical therapy clinic Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university (required)
• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility
• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)
• Nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Nice To Haves

• Masters’ degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians’ office and physical therapy clinic
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level