Certified Athletic Trainer FT

Baptist Healthcare System•New Albany, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an Athletic Trainer for a full-time position in the Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky area at Baptist Health Floyd, Physical Therapy. The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training services and act as a Physician Extender to Orthopedic patients in a clinical setting under the direction of a physician and in accordance with state practice acts. This role involves maintaining treatment orders, acting as a liaison between various parties (physicians, specialists, families, patients, medical staff), maintaining accurate injury records in an electronic health record program, assisting with promotional events for the sports medicine program, and covering outside events. The role also includes assisting with therapy interventions under supervision and ensuring safe, competent services for all age groups. This is an opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team at a regional, non-profit hospital that promotes continued education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program
Athletic Trainer licensure in state of practice
Athletic Trainer Certification issued by the Athletic Board of Certification (BOC)
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA, ARC, or AHSI

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program preferred
Eligible for experienced Candidates (external applicants)

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services and act as a Physician Extender to Orthopedic patients in a clinical setting upon direction from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.
Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the physician.
Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, athletes and their parents as needed.
Act as a liaison between patient, medical assistant, physician or physician office staff.
Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments, and referrals in the injury tracking and referral electronic health record program.
Assist in promotional events for the sports medicine program as needed.
Cover outside events such as tournaments, races, etc. as needed.
Assist in the clinical setting with the implementation of specific therapy interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed provider and act as a physician extender.
Ensures provision of safe, competent services to all patients/residents in the following age groups within or outside of the hospital.