Associate Athletic Trainer Orthopedics

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As an Associate Athletic Trainer- Orthopedics on our team, you will administer athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. We offer a customer-focused and friendly work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer a chance to work directly with patients and with an engaged group of physicians and staff. If you are ready to be challenged, work in a positive environment and contribute to making a change in people's lives, then we are the perfect team for you.

LOCATION: 1800 N Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395

HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY

This position administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. These services include, but are not limited to, school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consults, injury assessment, and treatment and case management of injured athletes/clients undergoing rehabilitation. This position frequently attends practices and games for area schools and athletic clubs and community athletic events.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates injuries and develops treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit.

2. Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Reports progress and medical changes to referring physician or appropriate medical provider.

3. Educates clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modification, and exercise programs. Provides evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the State’s Board of Athletic Training.

4. Conducts injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention.

5. Documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.

6. Has autonomy to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are facility based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, community/educational institution customers (administration, coaches, athletes, etc.), third party payers, and medical supply companies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited university training program.

Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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