Athletic Trainer - Harbin Clinic Orthopedics - Part Time

3M HEALTHCARE; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 27,612 - 41,444; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking an athletic trainer for orthopedics in Rome, GA. This part-time role requires evaluating athletes, developing rehab plans, and coordinating care with physicians.

Responsibilities include data gathering, documentation, patient and family education, and supervising trainees, with 20 hours per week and a pay range of $26.55–$39.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Certification exam through the National Council for AT completed.
• Licensed in the applicable state as an Athletic Trainer.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates athletes and designs rehab plans for rehabilitation and reconditioning.
• Gathers and interprets data from records, physicians, athletes and families.
• Communicates progress to physicians and coordinates care and scheduling.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress, discharge notes, and goals.
• Re-evaluates athletes and adjusts goals as status changes.
• Provides education and home program instructions to athletes and families.
• Supervises athletic training students and volunteers.
• Offers cross-coverage across Carolina Healthcare System facilities and events.

Skills

Athletic training

Communication

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

AT Certification

State AT license

BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

Department: 02408 HC Rome MOB 1825 Martha Berry Blvd – Surgery: Orthopedics
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 10-20 hours per week
Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

Essential Functions

• Evaluates athletes and sports related injuries, designs and implements athletic training for rehabilitation and reconditioning, establishes a care plan to include necessary activities and athlete education as warranted by the athlete's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician, athlete, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
• Communicates athlete's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates athlete's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning, and recommends solutions to athlete care problems.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress reports, daily treatment notes, attendance records, athlete/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and changes as needed.
• Re-evaluates athletes as needed, modifying goals and treatment as the athlete's status changes.
• Applies strapping, bandaging, or bracing designed to prevent or protect athletes from injury and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive devices.
• Provides and documents athlete and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program.
• Assists with orienting new staff and directs and supervises activities of athletic training students and volunteers involved in administering care to athletes.
• Provides cross-coverage as needed throughout Carolina Healthcare System facilities and on-site athletic training coverage at sporting events.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with athletes, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and normal language/cognitive skills.
• Must be able to push athletes in a wheelchair or stretchers.
• Lifting of athletes, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to transfer athletes.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to athletes/caregivers.
• Work is in a fast‑paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training (AT) from an accredited AT education program required.
• Successful completion of the Certification Examination through the National Council for AT required.
• Licensed in applicable state as an AT required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required.