Certified Athletic Trainer Non Exempt - Rehab Administration - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The certified athletic trainer will provide athletic training services, under the direction of a licensed physician, for area secondary education schools who have contracted for those services or any other prn needs. These services will include the rendering of urgent care, the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of the patient whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of the certified athletic trainer. Member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to assist physicians to maintain smooth working order of the offices, continuity of patient care and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physiology, Physical Education or another related 4 year degree. Required
Athletic Trainer (AT) - KSBHA Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Prevention, recognition, evaluation and immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries. In providing the above service the athletic trainer may incorporate the use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage, and the use of therapeutic exercises, and reconditioning exercise.
Able to perform correct set-up and procedures to perform joint injections, cast applications and removal, debridements and assist with suture care and removal.
Teaching and instructing through home exercise programs along with physical rehabilitation and brace/splint/crutch fitting.
Correctly applies techniques in the ordering, collection, and labeling of laboratory specimens; in assisting providers in clean or sterile procedures. Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
Provide athletic training coverage of assigned athletic events. This will include evening and weekend events. Pre-game/practice taping and preparation.
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies. Responsible for understanding and showing respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information. Maintain smooth flow of patients thru the clinic. Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, patient history and initial evaluation information accurately.
Assists with callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.) including getting prior authorizations when necessary.
Applies proper techniques with hand washing, instrument handling and care, care and cleaning of exam rooms and equipment and determination of when and how to use personal protective clothing/equipment. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, examination and treatment rooms. Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Prepares list of supplies needed.
Receives telephone messages and appropriately relays these messages to the physician.
Assist in the orthopedic clinic as directed, performing such duties as preparing histories of injured athletes, assisting with casting, and assisting in physical therapy as directed.
Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Participates in intra- and inter-departmental committee activities.
Acts as a liaison between stakeholders. Present educational programs for coaches, educators, parent groups, medical groups, and civic organizations.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned