Athletic Trainer - Ortho Medical Group

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement savings program with employer matching

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced Athletic Trainer to join their Ortho Medical Group. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing physical exams, and providing rehabilitation services. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in a related health field and possess current CPR certification. Comprehensive benefits start from day one, including medical, dental, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, exercise science or related health field required.
• Current CPR/AED certification from American Heart Association required.
• Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC) and Florida state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical history and physical examinations on patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies under physician direction.
• Document accurately in patient records all treatments performed.
• Provides patient education on treatment plans, exercises, and rehabilitation.
• Prepares patient and assists with office injections and procedures.
• Documents all treatments accurately in the patient record.

Skills

Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Physical examination skills

Communication and education

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field

Master's degree preferred

Florida state licensure

National ATC certification

Job description

Overview

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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Holy Cross Health

Full Time Athletic Trainer

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Position Purpose

Athletic Trainer (Ortho Medical Group) – As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs a thorough medical history on each patient, including the injury or condition history, primary complaint, pain level assessment, past medical history, review of medications and allergies, and how quality of life is affected.
• Performs an appropriate physical examination on each patient seen, including range of motion testing, strength testing, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous testing, and special tests as needed.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician, including radiographs, MRIs, EMG studies, CT scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, rehabilitation referrals, and physician referrals.
• Provides educational responsibilities in relation to the needs of each patient, including exercise instruction and demonstration and answering questions about the treatment plan, surgery, rehabilitation and future care.
• Prepares patient for treatment/procedure in a timely manner.
• Performs treatment/procedures according to established guidelines.
• Prepares and assists the physician with injection procedures performed in the office.
• Follows OSHA guidelines regarding body substance, isolation, disposal of sharps, etc.
• Documents accurately and timely in the patient's record all treatments/procedures performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, exercise science or related health field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CPR/AED from American Heart Association certification required.
• First Assist Certification highly preferred.

Licensure

• Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC) and Florida state licensure required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403(b), and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work.
• Retirement savings program with employer matching.

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)