Athletic Trainer [NonExempt]

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Position Summary

Serves as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, area coaches, athletic directors and physicians. Provides quality care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of assessment, planning, implementation and instruction. Carries out all procedures in accordance with established state and national standards, policies, protocols and guidelines.

Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice (Required).

Years of Experience (0+)

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Licensed Athletic Trainer

Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required

Communication: Demonstrates written, verbal and listening skills

Interpersonal: Demonstrates motivation, flexibility, empathy, patience, responsibility, dependability, active listening, and teamwork skills.

Detail orientation: Demonstrates organization in monitoring the health and safety of patients toward their recovery process.

Compassion: Demonstrates collaboration, motivation, encouragement, calmness, positive outlook, and resilience to overcome patient resistance and setbacks.

Time management: Demonstrates delegation, organization, prioritization, stress management, goal setting, planning, and communication skills.

Treatment Planning: Proficient in synthesizing evaluation/assessment information into an effective treatment approach. Aptitude and ability to stay or alter course of treatment based on the assessment/evaluation results.

Multitasking: Demonstrates time management, planning, organization, scheduling, and delegation skills.

Observation: Demonstrates ability in attention to details, emotional and contextual intelligence, and critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the Athletic Training Board of Certification.

Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, matches and related events under the coordination of program leadership.

Demonstrates clinical competence in areas specific to assessment, treatment, reconditioning, education and prevention.

Participates in special projects for athletic programs and/or community to promote the growth of the sports medicine program and associated functions.

Plans, conducts, and/or coordinates educational programming consistent with constituent needs, community desires, and consistent with affiliate mission.

Demonstrates appropriate time management, organizational skills and flexibility when scheduling, treating and developing plan of care.

Delegates appropriate duties to staff and students.

Maintains facility and training room requirements to support supply management, infection control, and equipment.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide age appropriate care to all patients/families served.

Willingly accepts other duties as assigned.

Possess the information, skill, and understanding of the work to be performed.  Actively participates in continuing education opportunities and maintains certifications, licensure as appropriate.

Reduces the risk of healthcare acquired infections through compliance with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines and facility policies including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable.  Utilizes standard precautions during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials.  Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Complies with all standards, policies and procedures including dress code, attendance and punctuality.  Attends required in-services and meetings and completes all mandatory competencies by deadline.  Commits to keeping all patient, student or colleague information confidential and maintains excellent interpersonal communication with the health care team colleagues.

Emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care-attending to body, mind, and spirit while upholding ethical principles with patient care and all other aspects of work.  Actively involves the patient and family in decisions about care.  Promotes quality care by participating in organizational councils/committees and/or support of related process.  Documents services provided to patients in the electronic medical record in accordance with policy and requirements.

Possess the information, skill, and understanding of the work to be performed.  Actively participates in continuing education opportunities and maintains certifications, licensure as appropriate.

Reduces the risk of healthcare acquired infections through compliance with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines and facility policies including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable.  Utilizes standard precautions during patient contact and when handling contaminated materials.  Demonstrates compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Complies with all standards, policies and procedures including dress code, attendance and punctuality.  Attends required in-services and meetings and completes all mandatory competencies by deadline.  Commits to keeping all patient, student or colleague information confidential and maintains excellent interpersonal communication with the health care team colleagues.

Emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care-attending to body, mind, and spirit while upholding ethical principles with patient care and all other aspects of work.  Actively involves the patient and family in decisions about care.  Promotes quality care by participating in organizational councils/committees and/or support of related process.  Documents services provided to patients in the electronic medical record in accordance with policy and requirements. 

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of the major responsibilities performed by colleagues in this position. Colleagues may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.  Variances in job duties performed may exist between facilities, and colleagues may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements Category:

Allied Health

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

50 lbs

Carrying

X

50 lbs

Pushing

X

50 lbs

Pulling

X

50 lbs

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Use of Hands/Dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Extreme Cold

X

Extreme Heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Positions in this category may experience a temperature change in his/her work environment.

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Other