Overview

DescriptionSummary:A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.Responsibilities:Performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in clinic and with assigned athletic programsAssociate is able to work proficiently and efficiently in all areas of athletic coverageAssociate is recognized by coaches and team physicians for providing excellent prevention and rehabilitation services to athletes and patientsCoordinates care with other healthcare providers as neededCompletes school and hospital paperwork within designated timeframesPaperwork 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 reportingParticipates in sport's report summariesImplements surveys for sport's clients to better meet their needs and follow - up on their concernsResponds to the requests of sport's clients and physicians by developing a questionnaire (formal or informal)Coordinates, plans, and implements new sport's programs for existing clientsConsistently communicates clearly with co - workers, case management, parents, coaches, and physicians on athlete injuries and event coverageIdentifies 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 athleteDemonstrates a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy and characteristic pathology of all common closed soft tissue injuries, open wounds, and fracturesPerforms needs' assessment of clients and recommends and develops clinics and educational programsCollaborates with Principals, Athletic Directors, and Coaches to develop and implement programs of value to the school systemProvides appropriate first aid and emergency treatment for acute athletic injury/illnessesHas knowledge of and demonstrate compliance with infection control policiesAppropriately handles and dispose of sharps and appropriately dispose of bio-hazardous materialsExpands relationships with current schoolsActively markets services to physicians and coaches and increase awareness to athletes and parents of sport's affiliationsActively pursues opportunities to expand into new schools or community partnershipsTakes lead with communication and coordination of coverage with new partnersAssists with offering 2 in-services per year in the communityDelivers treatment to athletes resulting in patient and physician satisfactionIdentifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire processAssists with formalizing current internal programsInitiates and completes protocol development and actively markets to physiciansAnticipates patient and physician needs to decrease complaints/concerns and acts to resolve the situationAssists with education of co - workers and clients by providing at least one in-service per yearActively participates in maintaining the referral of athletes within the CHRISTUS Health Care SystemRequirements:Bachelor's degreeBLS State License - Athletic TrainerNATABOC-National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification Work Schedule:8AM - 5PM Monday-FridayWork Type: Full Time