Athletic Training Fellowship - Wake Forest School of Medicine

Department:

02374 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Athletic Trainers

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

• Location:
  Winston Salem, North Carolina
• 12 month Fellowship position
• Full Time

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at up to 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field, Master's preferred Experience as a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer varies with each level (preferred). Current BOC certification in good standing.
• Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the State of applicable state (or eligible).
• Completion of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, which includes CPR and AED training.
• Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

• Direct patient contact for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent within the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the NATA BOC and State of applicable state Athletic Training Licensure.
• Performs appropriate medical history on each patient seen, including thorough history of injury or condition, primary or chief complaint, pain level assessment, past medical history, quality of life and how it is affected, and appropriate medications being taken.
• Performs appropriate physical exam on each patient seen, including range of motion testing, strength and/or manual muscle testing, sensation/dermatome testing, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous testing, diagnostic ultrasound, and special tests as needed.
• Orders diagnostic studies or other referrals under the direction of the supervising physician, including Radiographs, MRIs, EMG studies, CT scans, Ultrasounds, rehabilitation referrals, physician referrals, and appropriate medication prescriptions.
• Provides and determines appropriate rehabilitation/therapy exercises based on patient injury, including instruction, demonstration, and feedback on patient performance of exercises.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as would care, dressing changes, suture removal, and cast application and removal.
• Determines best use/application of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) including fitting patients with DME, splints, wraps, and other various equipment, educates patients on appropriate application, use, and care of equipment.
• Removes sutures and provides dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician, when necessary.
• Aids the physician in preparing and administering injections required for patient care. Preparations include cleaning and disinfecting the area to be injected and preparing materials to be utilized throughout the injection process, and performing duties under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Aids the physician and support staff in preparation of the patient and surgical suite for surgeries performed by the attending physician. Preparations include room sterilization, patient positioning and sterilization, surgical draping, and other surgical needs required by the directing physician, when necessary.
• Communicates and educates patient's possible or current plan of care such as inquiries about treatments, therapies, pre and post op care, and expected outcomes.
• Administers concussion testing and education to patients suffering from concussions or head injuries.
• Performs other related clinical duties and administrative duties required by physician.

• The athletic training fellow is expected to complete surgical scrub training during fellowship.
• Expected to demonstrate operating room skills such as prepping and draping, sterilization techniques and knowledge of surgical instruments.

• Provides athletic training services to high school, college, and/or community sporting events as determined necessary in order to attain departmental goals of fellowship.
• Understands and uses preventative measures to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
• Provides on-site recognition, evaluation, and immediate care procedures of illness and injury including emergencies, independent of setting.
• Performs 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.
• Determines appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides…