Athletic Trainer; Part Time Job Wakefield area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital.

Why

Join Us?

Competitive salaries
Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Generous earned time benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location:

Local area high school
Hours:

24 hours - days/evenings and weekends as needed (Opportunity for Per Diem position as well)

Job Overview

This position provides, within the legal limitations, medical and rehabilitative care to patients. This position is educated in preventative, rehabilitative and emergency care to assist patients achieve optimal functioning using various therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and skills. Performs initial evaluations, coordinates treatment plans and monitors progress, refers patient as necessary to appropriate sources for care. This position will comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization, and JCAHO requirements.

This position may work with high school students at their training facilities or on the field and will follow all applicable school policies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.

2. Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers OR must be eligible.

3. Athletic Training license or must be eligible to become licensed within 6 months of hire.

4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs initial evaluation of patients, which includes obtaining medical history and performing physical examinations.

2. Presents this information and confers with attending physicians to determine treatment plan.

3. Coordinates elements of treatment plan and monitors patient progress and adherence to treatment plan.

4. Ensures that equipment or therapies recommended are obtained or carried out in a reasonable time.

5. Provides routine medical care such as minor dressing changes, suture or staple removal for a post-operative patient.

6. Provides health education and health maintenance services.

7. Responsible for triage and referral to appropriate source when primary care patients present with new symptoms.

8. Maintains adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.

9. Assists with a variety of non-essential & non-clinical tasks to support the quality of care within the Department.

10. If assigned to work with high school students the following may apply:
Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in the athletic training contract;
Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment;
Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans;
Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician, community physicians, and school nursing staff;
Comply with all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations and outlined in the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual where applicable;
Complete annual concussion training per state requirements.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.

2. Medium strength is…