Overview

DescriptionSummary:Gives sports medicine training consultative and application services to clients, schools and athletic events. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. Implements all components of a comprehensive athletic injury/illness prevention program. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality & cost effective care.Responsibilities:Performs clinic skills accurately and professionally in clinic and with assigned athletic programs. Associate is able to work proficiently and efficiently in all areas of athletic coverage. Coordinates care with other healthcare providers as needed.Completes school and hospital paperwork within designated timeframes. Paperwork includes, but is not limited to, weekly timesheets, weekly injury treatment logs, etc. Provides feedback and develops new tracking tools/forms if needed, to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting. Participates in sports report summaries.Implements surveys for sports clients to better meet their needs and follow up on their concerns. Responds to the request of sports clients and physicians by developing a questionnaire (formal or informal). Coordinates, plans, and implements new sports programs for existing clients.Consistently communicates clearly with coworkers, case management, parents, coaches, and physicians on athlete injuries and event coverage. Identifies barriers to effective communication and implements changes in processes to include meetings, documentation, etc.Conducts a thorough initial clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by the competitive athlete. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy and characteristic pathology of all common closed soft tissue injuries, open wounds and factures.Performs needs assessment of clients and recommends and develops clinics and educational programs. Collaborates with Principals, Athletic Directors, and Coaches to develop and implement programs of value to the school system.Provides appropriate first aid and emergency treatment for acute athletic injury/illnesses.Has knowledge of and demonstrates compliance with infection control policies. Appropriately handles and disposes of sharps and appropriately disposes of bio-hazardous materials.Expands relationships with current schools. Actively markets services to physicians and coaches to increase awareness to athletes and parents of sports affiliations. Actively pursues opportunities to expand into new schools or community partnerships. Takes lead with communication and coordination of coverage with new partners. Assists with offering 2 in-services per year in the community.Delivers treatment to athletes resulting in patient and physician satisfaction.Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process. Assists with formalizing current internal programs. Initiates and completes protocol development and actively markets to physicians. Anticipates patient and physician needs to decrease complaints/concerns and acts to resolve the situation.Assists with education of coworkers and clients by providing at least one in-service per year.Actively participates in maintaining the referral of athletes within CHRISTUS Health.Requirements:Education/SkillsBachelor's Degree in Physical Education or related field required.ExperienceThree (3) years an athletic trainer (includes student internship). Three (3) to six (6) months training on-the job to become familiar with the department and hospital operations and policies.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsState license or NATABOC required within four (4) months.AHA BLS Certification - within two (2) weeks of employment.Work Schedule:8AM - 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type: Full Time