Athletic Trainer, Onsite [Ex]

About the role

The Industrial Athletic Trainer position at Onsite Innovations is available on a PRN basis at a client's site in Topeka, KS. This role focuses on promoting and maintaining health and wellbeing for an occupational medicine program, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care and reducing work-related injuries.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders
• Test items such as range of motion, strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status
• Evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians for the best care
• Follow appropriate action plans and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies
• Aid 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
• Coordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation
• Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance during rehabilitation
• Implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities, and work conditioning as necessary
• 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
• Complete administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner
• 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

Requirements

• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments
• Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable

Qualifications

• Customarily has at least one year of experience in athletic training
• 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
• Adept at developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports
• Excellent 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