Athletic Trainer
On call/per diem: would need to be available during the evenings and weekends
Mary Free Bed Summary
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Mission Statement
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Commitment to providing an inclusive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.
* Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
* Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
* Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
* Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
* A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.
Age Specific Responsibility
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Summary
Works with physical therapy staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients in all age groups. Attends Sport Clinics and extends service to designated area high schools and colleges.
Essential Job Responsibilities
* Performs Clinical Responsibilities:
o Initiates the history documentation of patient for the therapist to evaluate
o Administers therapy procedures directed toward specific rehabilitation goals
o Maintains medical records for each patient treated according to department policies
o Participates in Sports Clinics on weekdays and weekends and provides holiday patient coverage as scheduled
o Instructs the visiting public, allied health and medical students, other professionals, aides and volunteers in the objectives and methods within area of expertise
o Develops own clinical skills through participation and contribution to department activities
o Maintains professional certification through continuing education
o Functions as a patient advocate and maintains patient confidentiality
o Assists in coverage of patients when other staff members are absent, and provides coverage for own patients prior to scheduled leave
* Performs responsibilities for Athletic Trainer Contracts:
o Evaluates injuries and provides rehabilitative treatment as determined by team or family physician
o Supervises the training room
o Provides emergency care follow-up for injuries
o Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
o Provides injury prevention techniques for coaches, athletes and parents
o Provides coverage for scheduled sporting events
* Supervises Athletic Trainer students on clinical affiliation as requested (after one year's experience)
* Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect
Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures
Growing talent and people
Evaluating and eliminating disparities
Taking action against injustices, bias and racism
Honoring our differences and how to collaborate
Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for
Restoring Hope and Freedom, together
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
* Licensed Athletic Trainer
* BLS Certification (or capable of obtaining)
Preferred Job Qualifications
* Work experience in a hospital based physical therapy department, sports medicine clinic, high... For full info follow application link.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
