Job Description

Job Description: Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports related injuries.
Essential
Functions Practices as physician extender under a directing physician
in accordance with
state practice act
. Assesses patients to
determine
modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians. Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately addresses patient's
short and long term
goals. Demonstrate and help patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols Monitors patient's response to treatment. Educates patients
regarding
rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis,
prognosis and risks. Coordinates care with other patient care providers as
appropriate
. Completes
appropriate documentation
including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs etc. Cleans,
maintains
, and inspects all necessary (can include room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise) equipment. Reports repair and maintenance needs. Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs. A
ttend to patient questions/messages for physician. Perform the following duties for patients
:
Casting
, Splinting, Brace fitting, Wound
care
and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, perform testing for illnesses such as flu, strep etc. Assist
with procedures and concussion treatments. File paperwork correctly and
assist
with
obtaining prior
authorizations when needed for procedures, imaging, or medications. Assist
outreach ATCs as needed
when
proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place
.
Skills Postoperative Care Injury Treatment Communication Rehabilitation Patient Care Therapy Documentations Consulting Assist with Procedures Sports Medicine
Minimum Qualifications
: Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice National athletic trainer certification. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Experience in a variety of computer programs including
d
ata bases
,
word processing, and internet.
Preferred Qualifications
: ~ Related working experience.
Physical Requirements: Physical Requirements ~ Ongoing need for
employee
to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs,
operate
monitors,
identify
equipment and supplies.
~ Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
~ Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
~ Expected to lift and
utilize
full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
~ Need to walk and
assist
with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
~ May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
~ For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting,
seeing
and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location: American Fork Clinic
Work City: American Fork
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.58 - $39.49
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package
here
.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.

Job Tags

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