POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Athletic Trainer develops, implements and maintains comprehensive health care programs for patients, clients and athletes. The practice of athletic training includes injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being of individuals under the direction of a physician. Under the direction of a physician, the Athletic Trainer is placed in various sites for provision of services including, but not limited to, high school/college/university outreach programming, community events and engagement, and physician clinic. In collaboration with and under the general supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the Athletic Trainer assists in provision of physical medicine and rehabilitation services to patients as prescribed by overseeing physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Under the direction and direct supervision of a physician or sports staff physical therapist, provides physical medicine and rehabilitation services to patents.
- Develops and implements sports-specific performance training and strength and conditioning programming for local athletes.
- Serves as an educator, consultant, sports performance instructor, strength and conditioning specialist for the community.
- Monitors measures for customer service and clinical quality.
- Organizes and performs community presentations on sports injury prevention, body mechanics and performance enhancement directed at community youth, high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
- Facilitates and maintains relationship between SJMG Sports Medicine and school athletic trainers by way of programs (clinics, screenings, training camps).
- Facilitates a smooth continuum of patient care between Physicians, Physical Therapists and Sports Performance staff.
- Collaborates with the physician regarding patient’s plan of care.
- Instructs patients with home exercise programs and monitors patient’s physical therapy progress including gait training, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation and conditioning programs. Provides patient education materials.
- Assists clinical staff with the operation of the clinic, including rooming patients, order entry (under the supervision of the physician), physical therapy scheduling, injection preparation, general paperwork and chart preparation.
- Prepares athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bracing and bandaging. Attends games, competitions and tournaments. Evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to the physicians.
- Markets the sports medicine program under the direction of Service Line Administrator and program director.
- Responds to patient emergencies as needed.
- Cleans work area, examination rooms and equipment as needed; performs limited maintenance of equipment.
- Documents patient information in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of high-quality health care.
- Performs other duties as assigned and works within the scope of State of Michigan Athletic Trainer licensure.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field.
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE:
- Current State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License.
- Membership in or eligibility for membership in National Athletic Trainers Association.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Sports Medicine.