Athletic Trainer - Certified - Hockey

How You’ll Help

Transform Healthcare
This position would support a team in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Athletic Trainer to oversee the health, safety, and performance of our professional hockey players throughout the season.

The Athletic Trainer works with athletes to prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment. Develops training programs to prevent injuries and examine athletes' injuries while also showing them techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury. They will be a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice. Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.

General

• Prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid), and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Collects data and performs patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
• Carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Maintains work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms, and lab in a clean and safe manner; restocks supplies and instruments; sterilizes reusable equipment as needed.
• Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
• Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff, and school staff.

Clinical

• Prepares patient for physician/provider evaluation: takes vitals and determines if findings are normal or abnormal, lists medications, obtains specimens, and positions patients for exams.
• Documents patient information in the electronic medical record; updates information as indicated; records appointments, referrals, and diagnostic studies.
• Aids physician in procedures as needed and maintains a sterile environment.
• Develops and distributes ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
• Performs patient evaluation during post-operative phases and provides education on home care plans for pain management, ADLs, mobility, and exercise.
• Provides bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal, and post-operative wound assessment and care.
• Provides patient brace/crutch fitting, product education, and gait training for patients with and without assistive devices and with various weight-bearing status and neurological conditions.

School Based

• Demonstrates and provides proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician.
• Provides educational programs to school staff, student athletes, and guardians about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition, and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance.
• Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and assists with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed.
• Provide daily athletic training services for all players, including injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement injury prevention and recovery programs.
• Coordinate medical care with team physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
• Prepare players for practices and games through taping, therapeutic modalities, and pre-game treatments.
• Manage and maintain athletic training equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Monitor player health, hydration, nutrition, and recovery practices.
• Aid in emergency medical response and concussion management protocols.
• Communicate player availability and injury status to coaching and management staff.
• Ensure compliance with SPHL, league, and applicable healthcare regulations.

What We Require

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Athletic Training.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Nationally recognized clinical research certification from Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) required as soon as eligibility requirements are met. I. T. (International Air Transport Association) certification is required immediately upon hire.
• Life Support: None required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent computer skills. strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet environment. Knowledge of medical and/or pharmaceutical terminology strongly desired. Strong organization and communication skills required.

Functions

• Functions as a liaison with principal investigators, other investigators, study sponsors, and institutional departments prioritize and process information between the groups.
• CITI/IRB and COI training required immediately upon hire.

Compensation Range

$21.61 - $30.25

Benefits, Pay And Well-being

At Carilion Clinic, we understand the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B).
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one).
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health.
• Discounts on childcare.

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