Athletic Trainer Clinic
About The Position
Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer assists with the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. The role practices as a physician extender in accordance with the applicable state practice act, assesses patients and helps determine therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physicians or other clinicians, and develops and delivers rehabilitation programs that address patients’ short- and long-term goals. The Athletic Trainer monitors patient responses to treatment, educates patients about rehabilitation, health needs, injuries, diagnoses, prognosis, and risks, and coordinates care with other providers. The role also performs clinical support duties such as casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vital signs, preparing medications, testing for illnesses, and assisting with procedures and concussion treatments. Additional work includes patient communications, documentation, equipment maintenance, prior authorization paperwork, and participation in marketing and community education programs. This position is located at Budge Clinic in Logan, Utah, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The hourly range is $26.74–$41.28, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Current license as an Athletic Trainer in the state of practice.
- National athletic trainer certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Experience using a variety of computer programs, including databases, word processing, and the internet.
Nice To Haves
- Related working experience.
Responsibilities
- Practice as a physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with the state practice act.
- Assess patients and determine therapy modifications and treatment needs in consultation with a physician or other clinicians.
- Develop rehabilitation programs that address patients’ short- and long-term goals.
- Demonstrate prescribed therapeutic exercises and help patients perform them according to physician protocols.
- Monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
- Educate patients about rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnoses, prognosis, and risks.
- Coordinate care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
- Complete documentation, including reports, treatment records, intake forms, and message logs.
- Clean, maintain, and inspect necessary equipment and report repair or maintenance needs.
- Participate in marketing and community educational programs.
- Respond to patient questions and messages for the physician.
- Provide casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, vital-sign measurement, medication preparation, and testing for illnesses such as flu and strep.
- Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
- File paperwork correctly and help obtain prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, or medications when needed.
- Assist outreach athletic trainers as needed when appropriate documentation of the supervising or directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support health, security, connection, and engagement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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