High School Athletic Trainer - Botetourt County

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support Botetourt County Schools in Buchanan, Va. The School Athletic Trainer works with athletes to prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment. Develops training programs to prevent injuries and examine athletes' injuries while also showing them techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury. They will be a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice. Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care. The School Athletic Trainer Assists with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training. General Performs the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning. Collects data and performs patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc. Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries. Maintains work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms, and lab in a clean and safe manner; restocks supplies and instruments; sterilizes reusable equipment as needed. Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste. Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care. Completes all documentation in a timely manner. Serves as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff, and school staff. Clinical Prepares patient for physician/provider evaluation: takes vitals and determines if findings are normal or abnormal, lists medications, obtains specimens, and positions patients for exams. Documents patient information in the electronic medical record; updates information as indicated; records appointments, referrals, and diagnostic studies. Performs initial patient evaluations and screenings, reports findings to physician, and completes requisitions for lab, x-ray, MRI, etc. Aids physician in procedures as needed and maintains a sterile environment. Develops and distributes ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance. Performs patient evaluation during post-operative phases and provides education on home care plans for pain management, ADLs, mobility, and exercise. Performs clerical and office functions as directed. Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures. Answers phones, schedules appointments, and receives/relays messages. Reviews charts prior to patient appointments to ensure all needed information is available, including test results, referrals, and lab results. Contacts appropriate facilities to retrieve missing information as needed. Provides bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal, and post-operative wound assessment and care. Provides patient brace/crutch fitting, product education, and gait training for patients with and without assistive devices and with various weight-bearing status and neurological conditions. School Based Demonstrates and provides proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment. Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician. Provides educational programs to school staff, student athletes, and guardians about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance. Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and assists with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Nationally recognized clinical research certification from Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) required as soon as eligibility requirements are met.
I. T. (International Air Transport Association) certification is required immediately upon hire.
Excellent computer skills.
Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment.
Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired.
Strong organization and communication skills required.
Functions as a liaison with principal investigators, other investigators, study sponsors, and institutional departments prioritize and process information between the groups.
CITI/IRB and COI training required immediately upon hire.
Strong organization and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology

Responsibilities

Prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment.
Develop training programs to prevent injuries and examine athletes' injuries.
Show athletes techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury.
Serve as a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice.
Provide support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.
Assist with patient care as directed by the physician and clinical staff within scope of training.
Perform prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Collect data and perform patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
Carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Maintain work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms, and lab in a clean and safe manner; restock supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
Observe all safety precautions and standards; assure proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
Provide patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff, and school staff.
Prepare patient for physician/provider evaluation: take vitals and determine if findings are normal or abnormal, list medications, obtain specimens, and position patients for exams.
Document patient information in the electronic medical record; update information as indicated; record appointments, referrals, and diagnostic studies.
Perform initial patient evaluations and screenings, report findings to physician, and complete requisitions for lab, x-ray, MRI, etc.
Aid physician in procedures as needed and maintain a sterile environment.
Develop and distribute ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Perform patient evaluation during post-operative phases and provide education on home care plans for pain management, ADLs, mobility, and exercise.
Perform clerical and office functions as directed.
Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out procedures.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, and receive/relay messages.
Review charts prior to patient appointments to ensure all needed information is available, including test results, referrals, and lab results.
Contact appropriate facilities to retrieve missing information as needed.
Provide bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal, and post-operative wound assessment and care.
Provide patient brace/crutch fitting, product education, and gait training for patients with and without assistive devices and with various weight-bearing status and neurological conditions.
Demonstrate and provide proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician.
Provide educational programs to school staff, student athletes, and guardians about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
Coordinate pre- and post-participation exams and assist with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.