Athletic Trainer

Job Description :

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries.

Essential

Functions

Practices as physician extender under a directing physician

in accordance with

state practice act

Assesses patients to

determine

modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians.

Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately addresses patient's

short and long term

goals.

Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols

Monitors patient's response to treatment.

Educates patients

regarding

rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis,

prognosis

and risks.

Coordinates care with other patient care providers as

appropriate

Completes

appropriate documentation

including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs etc.

Cleans,

maintains

, and inspects all necessary (can include room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise) equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs.

Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.

ttend to patient questions / messages for physician.

Perform the following duties for patients

: Casting

, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound

care

and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc.

Assist

with procedures and concussion treatments.

File paperwork correctly and

assist

with

obtaining prior

authorizations when needed for procedures, imaging, or medications.

Assist

outreach ATCs as needed

when

proper documentation of supervising / directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place

Skills

Postoperative Care

Injury Treatment

Communication

Rehabilitation

Patient Care

Therapy

Documentations

Consulting

Assist with Procedures

Sports Medicine

Minimum Qualifications

Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice

National athletic trainer certification.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Experience in a variety of computer programs including

ata bases

word processing, and internet.

Preferred Qualifications

Related working experience.

Physical Requirements :

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for

employee

to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs,

operate

monitors,

identify

equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and

utilize

full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and

assist

with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

For roles requiring driving : Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting,

seeing

and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location :

Utah Valley Outpatient Center

Work City : Provo

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.47 - $40.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package

here

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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