Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Sports Medicine

Overview

Assesses, evaluates, and treats athletes and or patients of all ages in the clinical and event coverage setting. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Athletic Training

Or

Bachelor's Degree

Related Field

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 6 months - licensed in another state or passed exam - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes.

Assesses patient's learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.

Delivers physical care to athlete following medical direction including monitoring of athlete response and results during care.

Designs and implements plans of care.

Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.

Evaluates and assesses referred athlete.

Implements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.

Instructs athlete and/or family members in performance of treatment, activities, or home care.

Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments.

Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned.

Provides emergency care including Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation.

Takes responsibility for daily schedule of event coverage and clinical provision of care.

Understands EMR system operation for clinical patient care.

Updates knowledge of new ATC/medical practices and current literature appropriate to service and role to maintain currency of practice, expand knowledge and improve athlete care.

Department Specific Job Function

Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes.

Assesses patient's learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.

Delivers physical care to athlete following medical direction including monitoring of athlete response and results during care.

Designs and implements plans of care.

Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.

Evaluates and assesses referred athlete.

Implements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.

Instructs athlete and/or family members in performance of treatment, activities, or home care.

Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned.

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