Athletic Trainer, Certified

About the role

Beloit Health System is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join our team. This position offers a competitive Shift: Varies with Sports Events, Schedule: Varies (Work hours between 7a - 10p), Hours per week: 40, Benefits Status: Eligible, and Department: Lee Lane Sports Medicine Center.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services to athletes and sports teams as directed within contract with Beloit Memorial Hospital.
• Evaluates/assesses athletes, develops plan of care, and provides necessary treatment or refers appropriately based on medical needs and severity.
• Implements appropriate client interventions and obtains accurate and relevant data/documentation related to the interventions provided.
• Orders, maintains, and inventories supplies at contracted schools.
• Supervises Industrial Rehabilitation clients/Pulmonary patients and provides pre-employment/post-offer screens in direction of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.
• Participates in performance improvements, community, and staff education programs.
• Shares in supervision of student interns of Athletic Training programs or shadow students.
• Performs necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assists in the completion of the physical medicine checklist.
• Provides coverage to other Physical Medicine locations and settings as necessary based on patient care/departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or higher degree equivalent.
• Pass a comprehensive test administered by the Board of Certification (BOC), prior to hire.
• American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license and insured, reliable personal vehicle.
• Possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills and a desire to strive for excellence.
• Facilitation and management of pre/post-concussion testing.
• Continuous professional development is expected.
• Current License in the State of Wisconsin as an Athletic Trainer at the time of hire or prior to providing services.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients/athletes.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Physical Medicine departmental policies, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a desire to strive for excellence.
• Respectful interactions with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, athletes, school staff and family members.
• Facilitation and management of pre/post-concussion testing.
• Continuous professional development is expected.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients/athletes.
• Must adhere to established hospital and Physical Medicine departmental policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude and flexibility.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
• Facilitation and management of pre/post-concussion testing.
• Continuous professional development.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients/athletes.

Benefits

Eligible

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Varies (Work hours between 7a - 10p)

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve. Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.