Concentra Onsite Athletic Trainer – Part Time - TEST

Concentra•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Concentra is seeking an Onsite Athletic Trainer to join their patient care team. The role focuses on improving the health of America's workforce by providing exceptional patient care and reducing work-related injuries. As a Certified Athletic Trainer-Onsite (CAT-O), you will be instrumental in workers’ compensation case coordination, worker injury and illness management, health promotion, injury prevention, emergency response, and return-to-work job placement for an onsite client. You will collaborate closely with the client’s Health and Safety Leader to foster a healthier and safer workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, from an accredited Athletic Trainer Program
Current National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certification
Active and current license to practice in the state of jurisdiction if applicable
Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge of Athletic Trainer services consistent with an Onsite setting
Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to exercise proper judgment, make decisions, and motivate employees
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of athletic training
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledge of use and maintenance of athletic training equipment
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment
Must be able to work independently
Adept at developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports
Skilled in time management, planning and workload control
Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions
Able to develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the general public
Good telephone manners and etiquette
Detail oriented

Responsibilities

Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing such items as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status.
Identify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians in order to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnesses.
Follow appropriate action plan and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies.
Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up.
Collaborate with client’s Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement.
Track and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholders.
Manage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testing.
Coordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation.
Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environment.
Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance.
Provide objective information about the physical requirements of jobs for: job descriptions, referral sources for the purpose of developing restrictions, and legal and case management for RTW, litigation and accommodation.
Create pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor compliance.
During rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing Orders.
Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventions.
Administer drug and alcohol testing.
Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disorders.
Provide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidance.
Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, invoices, monthly reports, budgets, expense and outcome tools.
Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness.
Communicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activities.
Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested.
Author articles for various newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested.