Athletic Trainer, Onsite

Position Summary

Promote and maintain health and wellbeing for client based occupational medicine program focusing on delivering exceptional patient care and reducing work-related injuries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing such items as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status
• Identify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians in order to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnesses
• Follow appropriate action plan and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies
• Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up
• Collaborate with client’s Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement
• Track and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholders
• Manage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testing
• Cook up injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation
• Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environment
• Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance
• Provide objective information about the physical requirements of jobs for: Job descriptions Referral sources for the purpose of developing restrictions Legal and case management for RTW, litigation, and accommodation For use in pre-employment and RTW functional testing
• Create pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor compliance
• During rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing Orders
• Administer drug and alcohol testing
• Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disorders
• Provide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidance
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, invoices, monthly reports, budgets, expense and outcome tools
• Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness
• Communicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activities
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested
• Author articles for various newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested

Education/Credentials

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Major: Degree must be from an accredited college or university
• Education Details: Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent Certifications and/or Licenses

Experience

• Customarily has at least the following experience: 1 year
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of Athletic Trainer services consistent with an Onsite setting
• Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to exercise proper judgment, make decisions, and motivate employees
• Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of athletic training
• Awareness of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Use and maintenance of athletic training equipment
• Practice and experience with common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Adept at developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports
• Skilled in time management, planning and workload control
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the general public
• Good telephone manners and etiquette
• Detail oriented

EEO Statement

In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.