Athletic Trainer Specialist

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer Specialist provides athletic training and rehabilitative care to injured athletes and patients in settings such as schools, school-associated athletic events, and professional athletic events in the community. Educates the public and patients on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health-related issues as needed. Serves as a dedicated point of contact for MultiCare Yakima Memorial for Athletic Training needs and services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the formulation and oversees implementation of management policies related to the athletic trainer business model of the organization.
• Oversees guidelines and workflows working in collaboration with community schools to support the program.
• Participates in department budgeting.
• Affords assistance with audits and contract negotiation with the system level team.
• Affords assistance with planning long- or short-term business objectives related to his department.
• Educates the assigned business partners and works towards achieving financial goals.
• Affords sports event medical coverage to include pre-event taping, player preparation, assessment, immediate care and medical management during contests.
• Covers assigned related activities and events.
• Demonstrates an ability to perform prevention, assessment, immediate care, basic injury treatment, reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification (BOC).
• This includes proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment techniques, as well as recognition of underlying trauma and athletic injuries/illnesses in patients.
• Affords an ability to abide by all established policy and procedures specific to the hired healthcare facility and outreach program(s)/event(s).
• Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations as per standard of care guidelines and advanced guidelines (when appropriate) made by the medical director/provider or clinical therapist.
• Prepares and maintains proper documentation of injury status and rehabilitation, including proper communication with athlete, coaches, family members, and healthcare providers of important aspects of patient’s present condition and follow-up care plan.
• Works with providers and other allied health professionals to deliver quality care to student athletes and refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures, including subsequent injury tracking.
• Schedules athlete treatment and/or other intervention as necessary.
• Determines an athlete’s physical readiness to participate in a given activity, based on normal anatomical structure and function, physiological demand and response to exercise, biomechanical demands of exercise, nutritional demands, and standards of care set forth by NATA-BOC standards/guidelines and State Licensure Laws.
• Presents education programs for athletes.
• Researches new athletic training techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Recommends new equipment and supplies to ensure optimum quality of athlete’s care.
• Affords assistance with the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for new programs/events related to the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Advantage department as requested by the department manager.
• Manages a flexible schedule based on the athletic training needs of contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of athletic training experience required.
• Washington State (DOH) Athletic Trainer licensure required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• BOC certified or certification-eligible required.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
• Living our values
• Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
• Belonging for all
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle
• Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
• Pay and Benefit Expectations
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here.