Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Summary 

Performs advanced evaluation and treatment skills and is involved in interdisciplinary collaboration, program development, staff education, and patient education. 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Utilization of Assessment Skills for new patient appointments, assist with ROM measurements for final Evals, perform focused Orthopedic assessment of patients, Assist in education of MD plan of care and review of Home Exercise Program, pre-surgical exercises, or care. 

• Utilizes advanced clinical reasoning and skills in the selection Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Brace Application, Fit, Patient education of diagnosis, expectations, treatment plan, surgery, post-op care, Facilitate outside referral if DME not appropriate. Evaluates the patient/family response to interventions as they relate to stated goals and expected outcomes and modifies as needed.  

• Documentation of care provided, and patient instructions given. 

• Successfully meets regulatory and compliance requirements for written documentation as evidenced by scores on quarterly chart audits. 

• Consistently participates in team meetings, rounds, face to face discussions, etc. regarding patient care and/or customer service needs. Utilizes appropriate tools to effectively relay patient status to other team members, leaders, appropriate medical personnel, and patient/family.  

• Collaboration with Team to assure the patient has necessary education for plan of care. Provides information/education to diverse patient/family populations addressing age-specific, cultural, and/or socioeconomic factors. 

• Assist with the fit and designation of the DME. Identifies and facilitates the acquisition of appropriate equipment, supplies, and services to meet patients’ needs, in compliance with insurance requirements and/or department standards. Demonstrates advanced understanding of complex patient equipment needs and explores alternatives as needed. 

• Appropriate Charging of DME. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of program specific reimbursement information as it relates to required authorizations and treatment plans for all payers. Consistently enters clinical charges into the EMR on the date treatment is provided. 

• Assists clinical team to room patients and assess status as per department procedures. Assist in injections and other procedures as needed with the care team. 

• Perform clinical services under the direct supervision of the attending physician within the clinic setting. This may include the performance of appropriate medical history intake, measurements for final eval, Gait Training for Crutches, DME fitting, ordering of diagnostic tests, patient education, coordination with other health care providers (e.g., PT/OT to transition care) and other clinic duties specified by the attending physician.  

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in a particular area of athletic training by providing education to department staff, obtaining advanced education or certification in the area of expertise, or routinely serving as a clinical resource to staff, including physicians and other hospital personnel. 

• Leads the development of new or the revision of existing programs/services designed to enhance patient care or support program specific goals and patient education.  

• Assumes project/committee leadership or other nonclinical duties as mutually agreed upon with leader. 

• Collaborates with department leader to provide clinical and/or operational support to the department, including but not limited to: 

• Coordinating work/projects in the department. 

• Assisting with staff satisfaction initiatives. 

• Leading educational groups or initiatives. 

• Serving as a resource for clinical issues. 

• Assisting with patient or staff scheduling issues. 

• Assisting with devising/revising clinical competencies and staff training processes. 

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities 

• Knowledge of biology, clinical judgment, medicine, cultural awareness, and consulting.

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail. Medical documentation, interpersonal, practice-based learning and improvement, empathy, and decision-making skills. 

Qualifications 

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree 

Minimum Required Experience:  2 years