Athletic Trainer

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Sports Medicine

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

* Expected Starting Pay Range

$51,084.80 - $63,960.00

* Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.

Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

• Plan of Care - To function as a professional athletic trainer under the direct supervision of a Physician, and to provide a comprehensive treatment approach to assigned athletes/patients demonstrated by incorporation of appropriate evaluation techniques; implementation of thorough, functionally based treatment programs, and appropriate discharge planning including patient education/training. Makes appropriate referrals to other resources. Facilitates coordination and communication between patient from physician to physical therapist.
  
  Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient‑specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. Plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients. To serve as a department‑based role model and resource for policies, procedures, and patient care.
  
  To assist others in setting patient care and department priorities, keeping in mind the education of self and others while maintaining a cohesive environment.
• Patient Care - Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment;
  
  acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient’s chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self‑management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family;
  
  uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness. Recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation; in unusual care situations, seeks help with needed to identify patient problem. Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination.
• Compliance - Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
• Education & Outreach - In the clinical setting, will assist a physician in providing concussion education to patients and families and perform delegated clinical/clerical/administrative tasks. Contributes to department/center…