Athletic Trainer

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Franklin Township, NJ

10d•$58,300 - $72,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking an individual with an interest in joining our Orthopaedic sports medicine team which includes orthopaedic primary care sports medicine specialists, certified athletic trainers, advanced practice providers, nurses, and research coordinators. This role practices under the guidelines of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery in accordance with state regulations for ATC practice. Under the day-to-day supervision of the on-site supervising physician, this role provides care to well children with specific sports medicine injuries and appropriate musculoskeletal injuries. Clinical activities, under direct physician supervision, include providing care to children with appropriate musculoskeletal and sports related injuries, including concussion, and clinical research responsibilities including data collection. The individual will participate in clinical activities and participate in community programs and community outreach as designated by The Division of Orthopedic Surgery and consistent with their licensure and scope of practice. The successful applicant will have an interest in patient and parent education and injury prevention. The position will require a bright, responsible, creative, and highly motivated individual to provide care at the Main hospital in Philadelphia and other CHOP specialty care sites in Pennsylvania and New Jersey Virtua Voorhees and to initiate outreach activities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training - Required
At least one (1) year athletic trainer experience - Required
Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office). (Required proficiency)
Strong verbal and written communications skills (Required proficiency)
Strong customer service skills (Required proficiency)
Solid interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data (Required proficiency)
Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy to understand manner (Required proficiency)
Licensed Athletic Trainer (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Licensed Athletic Trainer (NJ) - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs - upon hire - Required
Athletic Trainer Board Certification - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer - upon hire - Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) required. - upon hire - Required

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years of athletic trainer experience - Preferred
Previous pediatric athletic trainer experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the physically active person/athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer; treat approved individuals in accordance with protocol. Record past and current health status; identify chief complaint; review systems
Acting as a scribe, may document/ record all aspects of the ambulatory visit including physician plan for care and follow up including: Diagnosis and ordering fields - to pend orders under direct supervision of the supervising physician in the clinical setting
May perform problem focused musculoskeletal exam under direction of Attending physician
Performs telephone triage with focus on concussion and sports medicine postoperative calls regarding rehabilitation, postoperative exercises, bracing, return to play
Provide follow up communication to postoperative patients, based on surgeon plan for care and follow up as documented in electronic medical record
Act as a liaison between the physician, parents/patients, local ATC regarding follow up care, rehabilitation, and return to activity and/or athletic participation.
May perform the following tasks at the direction of a supervising physician: Following the completion of training and competency documentation Cast/splint application and removal for extremity injuries
Application of braces/DME
Examine the patient’s chronological and/or developmental level in relationship to rehabilitation goals and treatment and develop injury prevention programs and provide appropriate preventative and supportive devices for the physically active person;
Dispense written, illustrated home programs of exercises and activities which assist the athlete in the healing and rehabilitation of the injuries;
Dispense implement written educational materials regarding care of injury, prevention and rehabilitation, and reconditioning exercises, and fitness programs;
Act as a liaison between the physician, PTs, OTs, and the patients/parents regarding follow-up care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and return to activity and/or athletic participation
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
Monitor patient/athlete and family response to treatments
In consultation and with the approval of the supervising physician, and per the physician’s plan of care as documented in the electronic record, modify interventions based on effectiveness, evidence-based practice and individual athlete and family needs
Act as a liaison (providing physician’s recommendations) to athletic trainers and coaches regarding athlete’s return to play after acute injury evaluation and/or surgical intervention.
Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for problems beyond the scope of practice and in consultation with the treating physician
Participate in community programs and outreach as designated by the Division
Provide positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations
Contribute to the teamwork within and between departments and organizations