What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer, Certified position at beloithealthsystem?
Beloit Health System is looking to add an Athletic Trainer to our Team!
- Shift: Varies with Sports Events
- Schedule: Varies (Work hours between 7a - 10p)
- Hours per week: 40
- Benefits Status: Eligible
- Department: Lee Lane Sports Medicine Center
The Athletic Trainer (AT) provides athletic training services to the athletes and sports teams as directed within contract with Beloit Memorial Hospital. Services are provided in compliance with federal, state, professional organization, standards and scope of practice. Athletic training including concussion testing and treatment is provided to athletes which may include middle school, high school, and collegiate age groups.
- Evaluates/assesses athletes, develops plan of care and provides necessary treatment or refers appropriately based on medical needs and severity and documents accordingly.
- Implements appropriate client interventions and obtains accurate and relevant data/documentation related to the interventions provided.
- Provides treatment interventions to patients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable, in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Orders, maintains, and inventories supplies at contracted school.
- Provides supervision of Industrial Rehabilitation clients/Pulmonary patients and provides pre-employment/post-offer screens in direction of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
- Performs the necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
- Documentation is required and is in accordance with professional, regulatory, and institutional guidelines.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to strive for excellence and essential components of this position.
- The AT respectfully interacts with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but not limited to) team members, staff and physicians inside and outside the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, clients, families, teachers, Athletic Directors/secretaries, coaches, and companies.
- Provide coverage to other Physical Medicine locations and settings as necessary based on patient care/departmental needs.
Job Requirements
- Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or higher degree equivalent.
- Board of Certification (BOC)
- Obtain CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire.
- Ability to problem solve. Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.
- Organization, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, athletes, school staff and family members.
- Facilitation and management of pre/post-concussion testing
- Current License in the State of Wisconsin as an Athletic Trainer
- Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
- Reporting relationship: Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Clinical Coordinator.
Apply to join our team today!