About The Position

ThedaCare's vision is to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching lives, and creating value. Team members are empowered to be catalysts of change through values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility, supported by learning opportunities, transparent leadership, and work/life balance. The Licensed Athletic Trainer functions as a member of the clinic's patient care team, responsible for preparing new patients for specialist visits. In collaboration with the provider during office visits, the Athletic Trainer will provide injury prevention, treatment, and care planning for orthopedic and sports medicine patients based on provider protocol. ThedaCare is a community health system with seven hospitals, numerous clinics, and related services, employing approximately 6,800 individuals in Northeast Wisconsin. With a 100-year history, ThedaCare is deeply integrated into the communities it serves, fostering an environment that encourages innovative thinking to address healthcare challenges and continuously improve care and services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
  • Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC)
  • Licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Wisconsin.
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

  • Gathers pertinent clinical patient information and documents to ensure accuracy of the patients’ medical record.
  • Coordinates care with the physician to provide education regarding injury prevention and treatment.
  • Consults with the physician to create the patients plan of care.
  • Acts as a scribe for the physician for each patient/physician experience to improve clinic/patient flow and efficiencies.
  • Preparation and/or assisting with in office procedures to provide optimal patient experience and quality care.
  • Casting and splinting; fits crutches, braces and other durable medical equipment to achieve best practice and highest quality patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
  • Knowledge of state law and national regulations, athletic training guidelines as outlined by the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) and state of Wisconsin licensure, clinic policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
  • Performs other clinical and administrative tasks that allow for effective use of resources to best serve the patient’s needs.

Benefits

  • Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
  • Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
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