Certified Athletic Trainer (Physician Practice) - Ortho & Sports Medicine Clinic - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The certified athletic trainer will provide athletic training services, under the direction of a licensed physician, for patients in the clinic. 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. A 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, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field from 4-year college or university Required
Athletic Trainer (AT) - KSBHA Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Preferred
1 year Athletic training experience. Preferred

Responsibilities

Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, patient history and initial evaluation information correctly.
Teaching and instructing through home exercise programs along with physical rehabilitation and brace/splint/crutch fitting.
Callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc) including getting prior authorizations when necessary.
Set-up and procedures to perform joint injections, cast applications and removal, debridements and assist with suture care and removal.
Ordering, collecting and labeling of laboratory specimens; in assisting providers in clean or sterile procedures.
Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Receives telephone messages and appropriately relays these messages to the physician.
Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
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.
Responsible for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
Understand and show respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.
Maintains smooth flow of patients thru the clinic.
Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
Participates in intra-and inter-departmental committee activities.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned