ATHLETIC TRAINER

Overview

Utilizes effective coaching techniques to assist clients in achieving maximum state of health. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assists with individual or group education and exercise.

Works alongside other team members to develop appropriate plans of care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter.Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org / to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes scientific principles to develop exercise prescriptions. Monitors client's response to exercise and adjusts treatment plan accordingly.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the individuals served.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Effective at directing / supervising group education / exercise classes; consistently delivers high-quality care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Qualifications

• Degree in exercise science or related field
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.

Customer / patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may require occasional travel to other UPH-DM facilities.

• Area of Interest : Therapy;
• FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
• Department : Cardiac Rehab- Meth;
• Shift : 8-4 : 30pm;
• Job ID : 154615;
18 hours ago