Atrium Health
Healthcare
ClinicalAthleticTrainer
“Clinical Athletic Trainer at Atrium Health. Skills: Clinical athletic training, Patient management, Injury evaluation, Concussion management, Collaboration with physicians. Manage care of patients, athletes and the active population. Direct patient contact and management and evaluation of head injuries and concussions seen in clinic”
What You'll Achieve.
return-to-play outcomes
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities; Initiate problem solving and conflict resolution skills
NC and SC AT license required, Ability to travel to local orthopedics clinic locations as needed, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, Ability to manage a stressful work environment that includes frequent interruptions, Situational awareness may be necessary, Possible exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and patient elements, Will occasionally encounter emergency and crisis situations, Ability to work within 20 lbs. maximum lifting capacity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC), Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire, Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire, Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Surgical sports experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage care of patients
athletes and the active population
Direct patient contact and management and evaluation of head injuries and concussions seen in clinic
Collaboration with physicians for optimal patient care
Administrative responsibilities necessary for effective and efficient clinic flow
Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopedic clinics
Room patients and obtain pertinent medical history from patient/guardian
Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making
Order x-rays and/or imaging exams for patients as directed by providers
Prepare injections as directed by provider
Provides support to the physician with procedures and wound care
Apply custom splint and/or fiberglass casts as well as removal of casts
Fit and instruct patients how to use braces
and any other durable medical equipment (DME)
Provides support to the physician with concussion testing (baseline and/or post-injury)
and maintains necessary training on concussion education
Provides therapeutic home exercise program instruction
Administrative duties answer patient calls
preparing charts (if applicable)
scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
completion of insurance
obtain prior authorizations
Document/chart clinic notes in EPIC (EMR) with minimal mistakes
Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA) in matters relating to patient records
Assists in Patient Education for chronic and acute disease
Participate in patient data collection for research studies (as needed)
Clean and stock exam rooms with required supplies
Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services
Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/ area(s) of assignment
implementing and compliance of departmental and policies
Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules
All employees must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely alongside surgical sports specialists; Collaboration with physicians for optimal patient care; Proactive in building relationships with AHWFB physicians and staff; Communicates is a professional and timely manner with physicians, staff, and all members of the healthcare team; Informs supervisor and the healthcare team of issues and resolutions to potential problems as appropriate; Communicates pertinent information horizontally and laterally; Works within the Sports Medicine Team concept and accepts assignments based on department need and organizational needs and provides medical coverage as needed
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension and expression; Relay information appropriately over telephone, computers, and other communication devices; Explain all processes to patients in plain language and utilize teach back to ensure understanding; Ability to understand and communicate medical terminology with patients, parents, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
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