Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking an individual with an interest in joining our Orthopaedic sports medicine team. This role practices under the guidelines of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery in accordance with state regulations for ATC practice. Under the day-to-day supervision of the on-site supervising physician, this role provides care to well children with specific sports medicine injuries and appropriate musculoskeletal injuries.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physically active person/athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer; treat approved individuals in accordance with protocol.
• Record past and current health status; identify chief complaint; review systems.
• Acting as a scribe, may document/record all aspects of the ambulatory visit including physician plan for care and follow up.
• May perform problem focused musculoskeletal exam under direction of Attending physician.
• Performs telephone triage with focus on concussion and sports medicine postoperative calls regarding rehabilitation, postoperative exercises, bracing, return to play.
• Provide follow up communication to postoperative patients, based on surgeon plan for care and follow up as documented in electronic medical record.
• Act as a liaison between the physician, parents/patients, local ATC regarding follow up care, rehabilitation, and return to activity and/or athletic participation.
• May perform cast/splint application and removal for extremity injuries, application of braces/DME, and other tasks at the direction of a supervising physician.
• Develop injury prevention programs and provide appropriate preventative and supportive devices for the physically active person.
• Dispense written, illustrated home programs of exercises and activities which assist the athlete in the healing and rehabilitation of the injuries.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans.
• Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for problems beyond the scope of practice and in consultation with the treating physician.
• Participate in community programs and outreach as designated by the Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training - Required.
• At least one (1) year athletic trainer experience - Required.
• At least three (3) years of athletic trainer experience - Preferred.
• Previous pediatric athletic trainer experience - Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) - Required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills - Required.
• Strong customer service skills - Required.
• Solid interpersonal skills - Required.
• Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data - Required.
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy to understand manner - Required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Athletic Trainer (Pennsylvania) - Required.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (NJ) - Required for work in New Jersey.
• Athletic Trainer Board Certification - Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $58,300.00 - $72,900.00 Annually. Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.