Athletic Trainer - Traverse City
Mary Free Bed Summary:
We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It'sextraordinarily 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 andinnovatively 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:
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 todemonstratethe knowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe 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 todesignatedarea high schools and colleges.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Performs Clinical Responsibilities:
Initiates the history documentation of patient for the therapist to evaluate
Administers therapy procedures directed toward specific rehabilitation goals
Maintains medical records for each patient treated according to department policies
Participates in Sports Clinics on weekdays and weekends and provides holiday patient coverage as scheduled
Instructs the visiting public, allied health and medical students, other professionals, aides and volunteers in theobjectivesand methods within area of expertise
Develops own clinical skills through participation and contribution to department activities
Maintains professional certification through continuing education
Functions as a patient advocate andmaintainspatient confidentiality
Assistsin 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:
Evaluates injuries and provides rehabilitative treatment asdeterminedby team or family physician
Supervises the training room
Provides emergency care follow-up for injuries
Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Provides injury prevention techniques for coaches,athletesand parents
Provides coverage for scheduled sporting events
Supervises Athletic Trainer students on clinical affiliation asrequested(after one year's experience)
We'llembrace all people by:
Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.
Growing talent and people.
Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status.
Taking actionagainst discrimination.
Honoring our differences and how we collaborate.
Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.
Restoring hope andfreedom,together.
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam 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 byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand 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, highschoolor collegiate athletic training, and/or fitness screening through Wellness Program.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels:
None (No specific... 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.
