Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)

Full Time Athletic Trainer that will be part-time in the clinic and part-time doing High School Outreach coverage. Clinic hours will be treating patients with workforce health and the High School outreach will be at a local High School covering mainly in Spring and Fall.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of injuries and refer patients to the appropriate healthcare services; Provide clear communication to patients regarding self-care, prevention, and treatment techniques; Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; Establish and execute treatment plans based on patient evaluations and health goals; Continuously monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed to ensure effective outcomes; Can direct athletes in performance enhancement programs for fitness or injury prevention; Identify and attend to factors affecting the patient’s physical and emotional comfort, ensuring sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs; Plan and facilitate patient discharge by providing at-home care instructions, family education, community referrals, and necessary equipment orders; Complete all required documentation according to department policies, including patient assessments, progress notes, and billing records, while ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines; Identify and support opportunities for community outreach to increase awareness of services and health education, fostering partnerships and potential referrals; Ensure the treatment area is clean and organized, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards

Requirements

Current Athletic Training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC); Currently licensed or eligible for Athletic Trainer license issued by the state in which the teammate practices within 30 days of hire; Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire; Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program; No experience required; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include communicating with physicians, staff, community partners, and other patients/customers related to sports medicine; Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in order to effectively treat and understand the needs of the sports medicine patients; Demonstrated ability to independently make sound decisions regarding problems or operational issues; Strong writing and organizational skills; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; Ability to lift up to 10 lbs from waist to overhead; Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs of force; Ability to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Ability to work flexible schedule and in an environment that varies from office to outside temperatures/varying outdoor environments; Functional use of senses to allow effective communication; Ability to perform fine manipulation for dressing and massage applications; Ability to frequently walk, assist and lift patients as needed; Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job; Ability to wear protective apparel as necessary due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program