Athletic Trainer – Ortho​/Sports Med

Overview

Responsible for providing care for patients/athletes including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians, mid-levels, and other staff in coordinating patient/athlete care. Acts as a liaison between the patient/athlete, their parents/guardians, physicians and physician staff, as well as the coaching staff to communicate effectively regarding the athlete’s injury and care.

• Cares for and assists patients/athletes
• Cleans and stocks exam rooms
• Ensures ATC kit is stocked appropriately for outreach coverage
• Obtains and documents a proper intake including patient’s health history, vital signs, and health risk factors; assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate
• Maintains and updates knowledge base of ATC/medical practices and current literature to maintain currency of practice and improve patient/athlete care
• Obtains patient consent for care/in‑office procedures
• Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures: US injections, C‑arm injections, fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures
• Cast and splint application, removal, and patient education
• Performs dressing changes and applications with patient education; suture and staple removal
• Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider and provides patient education specific for the item
• Prepares injections
• Works closely with provider, nursing, coaching and other staff to ensure quality patient/athlete care
• Maintains all appropriate documentation (consent to treat for outreach coverage; injury evaluation, follow‑up, referrals and rehabilitation)
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies; complies with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules
• Provides outreach athletic training services to contracted clubs, high schools, college teams as assigned
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents/guardians, coaching staff, team and community physicians, physical therapists and other athletic trainers regarding the injury and plan of care
• Provides onsite care and management of illness and injuries including prevention, education, evaluation, management and rehabilitation; minimizes risk through awareness, education and prevention strategies
• Uses electronic documentation for all patient/athlete encounters
• Possesses strong critical thinking skills and ability to make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return‑to‑play per state licensure guidelines
• Can work calmly and effectively under pressure, collaborating with the entire medical team to perform life‑saving measures in a crisis
• Responsible for administrative and other duties as assigned

• Certification:
  Certified Athletic Trainer – Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• Certification:
  Licensed Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training;
Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering‑based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers at Carle Health.

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