Athletic Trainer

About the role

Our team of orthopedic, sports medicine and athletic performance experts is equipped with an unparalleled depth of experience, the latest medical imaging systems and surgical capabilities, and performance training tools and technologies. We treat active people of all ages and skill levels with sports injuries, help them maintain sports performance and prevent future injuries.

Position summary

This position administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. These services include, but are not limited to, school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, and treatment and case management of injured athletes/clients undergoing rehabilitation. This position frequently attends practices and games for area schools and athletic clubs and community athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice
• Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit
• Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety
• Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider
• Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs
• Provides evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the State's Board of Athletic Training
• Conducts injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention
• Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards
• Has autonomy to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice
• Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations
• Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility
• Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team
• External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, community/educational institution customers (administration, coaches, athletes, etc.), third party payers, and medical supply companies
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards
• Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited university training program
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification and must possess a valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills

Preferred qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend hours

Location

Banner Scottsdale Sports Medicine - 7400 N Dobson Rd. Scottsdale, AZ