Certified Athletic Trainer, PRN

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with the management of patient/athlete visits within the clinic performing a range of clinical responsibilities in support of the physicians. Participates in community outreach and conducts presentations on a variety of Athletic Training Topics. Oversees Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers and mentors new staff members. Provides athletic training services at sporting events and community events.

Requirements

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state the team member is working.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology or related field preferred.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interaction and management of patient visit within clinic for physician.
• Interacts regularly with patients and others involved in the patient/athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.
• Obtains initial patient history, vital signs, and/or follow up status and presents to physician in preparation for their exam of patient/athlete.
• Request and organization of ancillary studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, lab work, etc.) and presentation for for review.
• Organization and disbursement of patient lab work or other office tests as directed.
• Patient instruction upon discharge for physical therapy, further studies, follow up appointments and direction for patients as they leave the clinic.
• Teaches, counsels and communicates with patients, athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Interacts with patients, athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist cooperation in establishing programs to ensure the safe return to play of athlete or activity of the patient.
• Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention.
• Participates in follow-up care once the patient/athlete is ready to return to play or their desired activity.
• Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health/community resources (such as an MD).
• Complies with departmental policies for documentation.
• Responsible for taking office notes as directed.
• Responsible for organization and disbursement of incoming medical records, reports, etc. as they arrive at the clinic.
• Report of patients/athletes sent to MD, follow-up services ordered and where the service was performed, MRI, etc.
• Works at community events.
• Coordinates and presents at local/ state/regional level on Athletic Training Topics.
• Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention.
• Coordinates/arranges sessions with local EMT/Emergency Services for coordination of care for injured athlete.
• Coordinates with other school personnel and parents /guardians to get HIPPA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely manner.
• Calls MD, medical assistants, parents, coaches, Coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology, etc. to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible.
• Provides oversight and delegates tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainer.
• Mentor new staff members and serve as a consultant for new staff, as needed.
• Responsible for basic daily and weekly maintenance, general cleanliness, and upkeep of stock in rooms.
• Responsible for preparation of exam rooms for patient visits and emptying and disposal of biohazard waste and sharps containers as directed.
• Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level