Athletic Trainer (LAT)

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of injuries and refer patients to the appropriate healthcare services.
• Provide clear communication to patients regarding self-care, prevention, and treatment techniques.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Establish and execute treatment plans based on patient evaluations and health goals.
• Continuously monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed to ensure effective outcomes.
• Can direct athletes in performance enhancement programs for fitness or injury prevention.
• Identify and attend to factors affecting the patient’s physical and emotional comfort, ensuring sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Plan and facilitate patient discharge by providing at-home care instructions, family education, community referrals, and necessary equipment orders.
• Complete all required documentation according to department policies, including patient assessments, progress notes, and billing records, while ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines.
• Identify and support opportunities for community outreach to increase awareness of services and health education, fostering partnerships and potential referrals.
• Ensure the treatment area is clean and organized, maintain equipment, and adhere to safety standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include communicating with physicians, staff, community partners, and other patients/customers related to sports medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team in order to effectively treat and understand the needs of the sports medicine patients.
• Demonstrated ability to independently make sound decisions regarding problems or operational issues.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present, frequently walk, assist and lift patient(s) as needed, operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, expose to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and bodily fluids and is thus required to wear protective apparel as necessary.