Athletic Trainer, Clinic

Responsibilities

• Aligns with the goals, strategy, policies and procedures of the department.
• Works within scope of an athletic trainer according to NATA and NBCOT guidelines.
• Captures the patient load of assigned provider and/or team.
• Reviews patient records, obtains patient history, reviews radiographs and performs initial physical exam.
• Documents condition, progress and assessment in patient's chart for review by the orthopaedic physician.
• Affirms all documentation is kept up to date and in a professional manner, according to clinic and hospital protocols.
• Educates patients/caregivers about their diagnosis, discharge and recovery.
• Provides physical therapy treatments, prescribes exercise, and sets functional goals for the patient.
• Might administer various therapeutic techniques including: electrotherapy, heat therapy, and cryotherapy.
• Applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, braces, as well as any skin, skeletal, and manual traction devices and instructs patients in their use.
• Obtains medications from Omnicell/Med cabinet and prepares medication and patient for therapeutic and diagnostic injection.
• Aids in training and education of staff and lead and participate in clinical program development.

Qualifications

• Licenses Required: Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Utah.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopaedic clinic setting.