Athletic Trainer -- Orthopedics Northgate -- Northgate-100 Tracy Way

Job Summary

Provide medically prescribed physical rehabilitation therapy to athletes through CAMC's Sports Medicine Program. Provide medical coverage during various athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs for athletes. Advance therapy exercise as needed. Must have rehabilitation skills; protocol knowledge; "hands-on knowledge".

• Perform therapy treatments such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and elecentericity for the effective rehabilitation of an athletic injury. Protocol knowledge, PAD Placement, US Head Movement.

• Assist the provider in diagnosing and prognosis of muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests during clinic hours. Perform special tests, see deviations or potential problems.

• Assist the provider in act/pass exercise, muscle re-education techniques, rooming patients, developing and monitoring home exercise programs, and bracing.

• Perform adjustments to fabricate athletic gear for protection of athletic injuries. Provide athletic tape procedures as needed. Measure/fit functional knee braces.

• Distribute inventory orthopedic soft goods such as equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Assist in formulating and participating in preseason screens, recreational sport screens, and Sports Medicine Clinics with area recreational and scholastic programs.

• Provide athletic coverage for various public sports events. On-field evaluations, ability to see and react quickly.

• Act as a liaison between CAMC and area athletic trainers/coaches. Able to perform duties with other trainers.

• Provide daily supervision to athletic training students.

• Perform advanced mathematical calculations and statistical analysis.

• Perform special tests and assessment of patient.

• Assist in the formulation of educational seminars for area athletic trainers and coaches.

• Visit various schools providing consulting services and recruiting for the CAMC Sports Medicine Center.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Master's Degree (Required) Education: Master's degree in sports medicine or related field. May also be considered if currently enrolled in Master's degree program with graduation within 12 months. Comment: Must have ability to move between hospitals or locations

Credentials

• Athletic Trainer, Certified (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Northgate-100 Tracy Way

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Jamie L. Douglas jamie.douglas@vandaliahealth.org