Athletic Trainer - PRN

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
• 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
• Cook up 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 (State-specific regulations apply)
• Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventions
• 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

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments
• 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
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment

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

Experience

• Customarily has at least the following experience: 1 year

Knowledge and Abilities

• 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
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment