Athletic Trainer Clinic Based

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related injuries.

Responsibilities

• Practices as physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act.
• Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians.
• Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately address patient's short and long-term goals.
• Demonstrates and helps patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols.
• Monitors patient's response to treatment.
• Educates patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, and risks.
• Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, and message logs.
• Cleans, maintains, and inspects all necessary equipment (e.g., room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise equipment). Reports repair and maintenance needs.
• Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
• Attends to patient questions/messages for physician.
• Performs the following duties for patients:
  • Casting, splinting, brace fitting
  • Wound care and bandaging
  • Taking vitals
  • Drawing up medications
  • Performing testing for illnesses such as flu, strep, etc.
• Assists with procedures and concussion treatments.
• Files paperwork correctly and assists with obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, or medications.
• Assists outreach ATCs as needed when proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.

Requirements

• Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.
• National athletic trainer certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience in a variety of computer programs including databases, word processing, and internet.
• Related working experience, preferred.

Skills

• Postoperative care
• Injury treatment
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Patient care
• Therapy documentation
• Consulting
• Assisting with procedures
• Sports medicine

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, including bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment (up to and including heavy items).
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle, requiring sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $26.74 - $41.28. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including mind, body, and spirit. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Location: Sunset Multi-Specialty Clinic, West Lake Mead Clinic, Henderson, Nevada.