Certified Athletic Trainer Clinical Coordinator- Sports Medicine Clinic

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The specialists at the Fairview Sports Medicine Clinic in Minneapolis, MN include team physicians, certified athletic trainers, and physical therapists. We know sports injuries come in all shapes and sizes, and we are experts in the full range of chronic and acute problems related to living an active lifestyle. We specialize in treating athletes of any caliber and returning them to the game as quickly and safely as possible. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, as well as injury prevention. We are hiring an Athletic Trainer. This role is a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal clinic, this individual is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including triage and coordination of care ranging from patient evaluation, care delivery, assessment, and discharge planning in collaboration with a physician. Care delivery responsibilities include and are not limited to casting, bracing, and instruction in self-care and home exercise programs. Specialized Musculoskeletal Clinic - Fairview Clinic and Surgery Building at 909 Fulton St.S.E., Minneapolis, MN. Full-time schedule, Monday-Friday with some weekends, Day shifts.

Requirements

Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer upon hire
Athletic Trainer Cert with the MN Board of Medical Practice Upon Hire
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

3 years experience as an athletic trainer or combination of athletic training and other healthcare work such as CMA, Nursing Assistant, PT, PTA, LPN
Membership of the National Athletic Training Association

Responsibilities

Perform rooming procedures, including taking vitals, and detailed medical history.
Prepare patients and supplies for injection or other medical interventions such as x-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Assist in facilitating appropriate referral to medical personnel including X-ray, lab, athletic training, physical therapy, hand therapy, chiropractic, primary care, and specialist physician services.
Perform patient assessment including concussion baseline testing and post injury assessment.
Provide concussion education to patients and family in partnership with provider.
Educate patient and/or family member in self-care, including home exercise program instruction, as directed by provider.
Communicate proper follow-up care to patients, family, and any other medical support personnel in clinic, on the phone and in written form.
Apply appropriate casting and bracing devices.
Understand all staff members’ responsibilities so they have the ability to move from one role to another in a seamless manner.
Manages provider schedules daily by working with scheduling staff to ensure patients timely access and creates access for acute injuries.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows by being engaged in change improvement and focused on the work environment and patient experience.