Athletic Trainer - Outreach - General Support Role

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with various physicians and their support teams within the Orthopedic Service Line to provide direct patient care for pediatric and adolescent populations in clinical, and/or school based and community outreach settings. The Athletic Trainer primarily assists in the evaluation of patients, development and communication of a customized plan of care for the patient and family, and administration of patient educational content under the direction of the attending provider. Practices within the domains established by the Board of Certification which are: prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses when caring for patients as well as practicing within experiential knowledge, and evidence-based guidelines.

About the Role

Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision. Specializes in needs and care of neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Participates in a collaborative fashion to provide care with orthopedic providers, clinic staff and appropriate school / community personnel resulting in optimal patient outcomes. Promotes the Orthopedic Service Line in the community by participating in event coverage, educational presentations, teaching, & research as needed under the direction of the orthopedics service line. Responds to emergency situations as appropriate per level of training. Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times. Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department. Cleans equipment after use. Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain and optimize operations.

Responsibilities

• Overall Functions:
  • Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children’s values and support our mission and vision.
  • Specializes in needs and care of neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
  • Participates in a collaborative fashion to provide care with orthopedic providers, clinic staff and appropriate school / community personnel resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promotes the Orthopedic Service Line in the community by participating in event coverage, educational presentations, teaching, & research as needed under the direction of the orthopedics service line.
  • Responds to emergency situations as appropriate per level of training.
  • Assures that equipment needed for patient care is available at all times. Addresses any deficiencies or unsafe equipment with the appropriate department. Cleans equipment after use.
  • Communicates with physicians, leaders, and staff to maintain and optimize operations.
• Clinic Setting Specific Responsibilities:
  • Rooms patient/family which include: obtaining and documenting patient vital signs. Updates clinical information in the electronic medical health record including allergy and medication reconciliation, progress note entry, patient educational materials, etc. Prepares exam rooms to meet safety and clinical requirements.
  • Orders basic imaging studies on behalf of the attending physician following established protocol.
  • Under direction of attending physician, practices sterile technique relative to pre and post-operative care, removing sutures, dressing changes, preparing injections and assisting with diagnostic ultrasound.
  • Maintains clinic flow, keeping patients informed of wait times, delays, etc.
  • Aids in medication counting of controlled substances in accordance with the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin policy.
• School Based / Community Setting Specific Responsibilities:
  • Develops plan for providing athletic training coverage for athletic training facility hours and at interscholastic athletic events with appropriate personnel as identified in the school – based or community partner contract.
  • Manages inventory of and budget allocation for athletic training supplies and equipment in collaboration with service line leadership.
  • Creates and maintains comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
  • Maintains appropriate medical records of athlete injuries in compliance with Children’s Wisconsin policy.
  • Implements appropriate policies and procedures in the school based or community setting for sports related issues such as concussion, heat illness, CPR/AED, etc.
  • Completes (school systems) policy training as required by the district or school system.
  • Performs skinfold testing per the frequency and standards as outlined in the school-based or community partner contract.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in athletic training required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years athletic training experience with adolescent or pediatric patients preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with a diverse patient population to ensure a culturally competent environment.

Skills

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• BOC-Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
• License Athletic Trainer (39) - State of Wisconsin
• ORTHO-Orthopedic Technician - National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists, Inc.

Benefits

This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more information about our benefits, please visit our website.

Pay

The Athletic Trainer position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Athletic Trainer position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the patient population and the service line.