Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and assists with
event coverage as necessary to attain departmental goals of
community service.
Provides acute medical care to athletes 'on the field' during
practices or sporting events.
Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic
clinks (as necessary).
Provides on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care
procedures of illness and injury including emergency situations,
independent of setting.
Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's
level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the
area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
Determine appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides
rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping /
wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective
treatment.
Implement treatment program objectives including long- and
short-term goals and an appraisal of those which the patient can
realistically be expected to achieve from the program. Assessment
measures to determine the effectiveness of the program are
incorporated into the program.
Collaborate with their directing physician, recommend
discontinuation of the athletic training service when patient has
received optimal benefit of the rehabilitation and treatment
program, and notes final assessment of patient status.
Determine return to play standards of injuries for athletes and
the active population.
Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports,
doctor's referrals, and medical inventory management used for the
care of athletes according to clinic standards.
Complete set-up of all practice and games including medical
supplies, fracture management equipment, hydration, cryotherapy,
and any other supplies needed for adequate coverage.
Assist with planning, organizing, implementing and compliance
of departmental and policies.
Ensures an Emergency Action Plan for each venue be put in place
and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and
athletes, including local EMS. Exhibit ability to perform essential
duties efficiently and accurately with or without reasonable
accommodations and without endangering incumbent or other
employees.
Assists with the preparation of lectures, sports medicine
programs, seminars and serves as a presenter in these programs when
needed.
Mentor and manage on site education of students enrolled in
university-based athletic training education programs or any other
healthcare professionals at outreach events (if applicable).
Ensure all athletic training room sites have appropriate
supplies and equipment; recommends new equipment for acquisition
and use by the organization.
Develop physician referral network including family practice,
orthopedic, physical therapy & other specialties as
needed.
Facilitates patient entry into the healthcare system and
properly track and document these referrals.
Maintain necessary training on concussion education,
management, and care, including acute management of the cervical
spine.
Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site
Athletic Training services.
Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to
State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and
Rules.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education Minimum of a bachelor's degree in athletic
training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training
Education (CAATE) program.
Certification / License Current athletic training
certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic
Trainer (BOC). Currently licensed or eligible for a State of North
Carolina License in Athletic Training 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.
Work Experience Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic
Trainer is preferred and must be able to work independently.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Excellent leadership qualities and decision-making skills, as
well problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently & confidently with little
daily supervision.
- Interact with staff/visitors with a variety of developmental
and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Promotes an open atmosphere of communication. Communicates is a
professional and timely manner with coaches, physicians,
administration staff, families, and all members of the healthcare
team.
- Informs supervisor, coach, and the healthcare team of issues
and resolutions to potential problems as appropriate. Communicates
pertinent information horizontally and laterally.
- Maintain confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA) in matters relating to
employees, community partners, patient, family &
visitors.
- Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with
patients, parents, coaches, physicians, and other healthcare
professionals.
- Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and accepts
assignments based on department need and organizational needs and
provides medical coverage as needed.
- Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills to
foster effective work relationships with peers.
- Participate in and maintain competencies required for the
position and specific unit/area(s) of assignment.
- Ability to work well with all ages, races, class, and gender of
people.
- Identifies social work resources within the Medical Center for
athletes who are uninsured or underinsured.
- Excellent communication skills to include oral and written
comprehension and expression. Relay information appropriately over
telephone, computers, and other communication devices.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Set hours may vary depending upon departmental needs.
- Some night and/or weekend work required.
- Athletic trainer will provide services in the on-site athletic
training room.
- Accept assignments based on department and organizational
needs.
- Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes
frequent interruptions.
- Athletic fields may be noisy, hectic, & stressful at times
including frequent interruptions.
- Situational awareness may be necessary.
- Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and
patient elements.
- Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis
situations.
Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:
benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation,
generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career
development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away
from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on
factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or
training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a
teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- 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
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest
nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created
from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names
Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia
and Alabama; and
Aurora Health Care in
Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical
innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based
care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health
services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of
clinical trials and research studies, with
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally
recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences,
oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ
transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal
programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69
hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the
nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over
2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health
provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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