Athletic Trainer, per diem, coverage at Traverse City West Senior High School
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.
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
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 school or collegiate athletic training, and/or fitness screening through Wellness Program.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels:
* None (No specific requirements)
* Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
* Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
* Majority (More than 2/3)
Remain in a stationary position: Occasionally
Traverse or move around work location: Majority
Use keyboard: Occasionally
Operate or use department specific equipment: None
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Majority
Up to 25 pounds: Majority
Up to 50 pounds: Frequently
Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally
More than 100 pounds: Occasionally
Other weight: Up to___ pounds None
Other: None
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.
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.