Musculoskeletal Athletic Trainer Clinic Based

About the Role

Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related injuries. New graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates must hold a valid Athletic Trainer certification and be eligible to practice in the state of Utah by their start date. Caregivers in this position are required to attend quarterly in-person meetings at the office.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act.
• Assess patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians.
• Develop rehabilitation programs that appropriately address patient's short and long-term goals.
• Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment.
• Educate patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis, and risks.
• Coordinate care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, and message logs.
• Clean, maintain, and inspect all necessary equipment (e.g., room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise equipment).
• Report repair and maintenance needs.
• Actively engage in marketing and community educational programs.
• Attend to patient questions and messages for the physician.
• Perform the following duties for patients: casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, and performing testing for illnesses such as flu and strep.
• Assist with procedures and concussion treatments.
• File paperwork correctly and assist with obtaining prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, or medications.
• Assist outreach ATCs as needed when proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.

Requirements

• Current license as an Athletic Trainer in the state of practice.
• National athletic trainer certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Experience in a variety of computer programs including databases, word processing, and internet.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related working experience.

Skills

• Postoperative Care
• Injury Treatment
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Patient Care
• Therapy Documentation
• Consulting
• Assist with Procedures
• Sports Medicine

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use and typing.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, including bending to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment (items of varying weights, up to heavy items).
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
• For roles requiring driving: expected to drive a vehicle, which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $26.74 - $41.28. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Benefits

We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, encompassing living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Location

TOSH Work City: Murray, Utah