Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training
• Licensed Athletic Trainer – MN Board of Medical Practice required if providing services in MN upon hire
• Licensed Athletic Trainer – WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in WI upon hire
• Certified Athletic Trainer – Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer required upon hire
• Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) in compliance with Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers, upon hire required

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services
• Performs rooming and vitals, may include but are not limited to checking all appropriate age-related vitals, reviewing allergy and tobacco history, reviewing medication dose, route and frequency at each visit, documenting reason for visit
• Gathers detailed history, conducts Review of Systems, review past medical history, surgical history, social history, family history and problem list for each patient
• Performs initial exam on each patient and summarize findings to the physician, including reviewing test results
• Documents in electronic medical record system
• Provides patient care pre/post encounter or procedure, preventative or other health information per provider
• Coordinates care with other medical providers which will include but is not limited to physicians, physical therapists, qualified rehabilitation consultant, or athletic trainers
• Coordinates communication of medical information, plan of care, patient education and after visit summary to the patient
• Assists in the collection, labeling and processing specimens
• Administers therapies or treatments as directed by provider
• Follows through to resolve service problems promptly and professionally with the involvement of the appropriate clinic personnel
• Facilitates communication between physician, patient, family and all health team members to ensure a unified approach to the plan of care, including medical messaging
• Communicates with physicians and other clinical team members to organize and prioritize work to maximize appropriateness, efficiency and effectiveness of patient care
• Utilization of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Casting/Splinting
• Applies and removes casts and splints
• Gives patients instructions on care of their casts or splints
• Fits and gives instruction for DME application
• Completes paperwork for billing purposes, including reviewing with the patient
• Provides injury prevention and coordination to student athletes
• Provides support and care through attendance at practices and games as outlined by Outreach or Organization contracts
• Coordinates the clinical access of the injured athlete
• Supervises the conditioning and/or rehabilitation of the student athlete in the Outreach setting
• Acts as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting
• Develops the plan and assist the athlete in injury rehab process
• Performs effective assessment, first aid, and rehabilitation of the injured
• Assesses the recovery of the injured athlete and initiate changes based on knowledge and consultation with the care team
• Maintains records on students treated for injuries
• Gives concise, effective information to student athletes, parents, patients and family regarding care, self-care and follow-up
• Cooperation with other clinical areas and agencies focusing on patient centered care
• Assists with maintaining communication and physical referrals
• Maintains a safe environment for self and athlete by using equipment properly
• Assesses and reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions
• Provides outreach athletic training medical services in addition to standard work week, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training