PRN Athletic Trainer - Complex Concussion Clinic
About The Position
Shepherd Center is a world-class clinical care, research, and family support facility with five decades of experience, specializing in complex conditions like spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation's top rehabilitation hospitals, Shepherd Center is unique in having an on-site intensive care unit, allowing for earlier intervention with the most complex patients. The culture at Shepherd Center is one of hope, humor, and hard work, offering career growth, strong relationships, leadership support, and engaging activities. The Athletic Trainer in the Complex Concussion Clinic provides quality patient care, including assessment, treatment, and care coordination, working alongside physicians to develop individualized treatment plans. This role is active and hands-on, focusing on improving patient experience through rehabilitation services and supporting daily clinic operations.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree in athletic training or related health profession.
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association.
- Georgia’s Athletic Trainer license.
- AHA BLS CPR required.
- Two (2) years minimum experience working as an athletic trainer in a clinical setting.
- Basic computer skills.
- Demonstrate clinical proficiency and manual dexterity in order to manipulate treatment equipment.
- Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Displays effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Nice To Haves
- IMPACT/MOCA/CITI preferred.
- Experience in rehabilitation with a focus in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury preferred.
- Master's degree in sports medicine or related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides acute concussion care, including post-concussion evaluation, monitoring of symptoms, and return to previous activities.
- Assesses individual medical condition, rehabilitation needs, and assists in the development of an individualized treatment plan in conjunction with MD.
- Performs order entry for patient plan of care, including internal/external referrals, therapy orders, diagnostics/labs, and medication refills.
- Interprets diagnostic studies.
- Performs Concussion testing: Balance Skills test (BESS/SOT/BERTEC/Balance Master, Reaction Time (Drop Stick), Cognitive (SAC, MoCA, ImPACT), and Ocular Motor (OMS/VOR/VNG).
- Documents in EHR with MD co-sign for patient visits (in-person and via Telehealth), including history, physical exam, diagnostic test results, impression, plan, and patient learning.
- Interprets diagnostic studies in conjunction with MD.
- Assists in research activities as assigned.
- Rooms patients during clinic, performs a thorough medical history, history of injury or condition, identifies primary complaint, assesses pain level, medication and allergy review, and all other required EHR documentation per policy.
- Provides patient/caregiver education.
- Assists the physician with medical procedures performed in clinic, including set up, drawing up medications, EHR documentation, and break down.
- Performs venipuncture.
- Practices positive and engaging professional behavior.
- Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
- Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
- Performs consistently within Shepherd Center standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensures professional development by participating in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and development.
- Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
