Orthopedic Athletic Trainer Clinic

Intermountain Health•American Fork, UT

3d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer assists with the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. In an outpatient orthopedic clinic supporting Hand & Wrist Surgery specialists, the trainer works with surgeons, therapists, and other caregivers to provide patient education, clinical support, care coordination, and rehabilitation guidance throughout treatment. The role practices as a physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with the state practice act.

Requirements

Current license as an Athletic Trainer in the state of practice.
National athletic trainer certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Experience using computer programs, including databases, word processing, and the internet.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and consult with physicians or other clinicians about therapy modifications and treatment needs.
Develop rehabilitation programs that address patients’ short- and long-term goals.
Demonstrate and assist patients with prescribed therapeutic exercises according to physician protocols.
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
Educate patients about rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnoses, prognoses, and risks.
Coordinate care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
Complete documentation, including reports, treatment records, intake forms, and message logs.
Clean, maintain, and inspect necessary equipment and report repair or maintenance needs.
Participate in marketing and community education programs.
Respond to patient questions and messages for the physician.
Provide casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging; take vital signs; draw up medications; and perform tests for illnesses such as flu and strep.
Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
File paperwork and help obtain prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, or medications.
Assist outreach athletic trainers as needed when appropriate documentation of a supervising or directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.