Athletic Trainer & Orthopedic Tech — Field Care & Surgery

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technician to support patients with sports injuries under physician guidance. The ATC/OTC provides direct patient care, assists in procedures, and supports the sports medicine team in clinical settings.

The role includes triage, education, and ImPACT testing, with opportunities for community outreach to schools and clubs. Certification as an Athletic Trainer and Georgia licensure are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience in identification, care, and follow up of on-field and sports-related injuries
• Experience in clinical treatment aspects for sports medicine patients
• Experience in musculoskeletal and neurological physical examinations
• Experience in concussion etiology and treatment

Responsabilités

• Performs clinical triage and initial assessment of patient's history, complaints/injuries and assists in diagnosis and development of treatment plans.
• Coordinates marketing efforts by establishing relationships with and participating in personal visits in the community, including schools, sports clubs, and various organizations to help promote the sports medicine practice.
• Attends miscellaneous sports events, programs, and/or activities to help create a presence and awareness of the sports medicine practice and provide educational and informational opportunities in the community.
• Orders and performs ImPACT testing related to concussion.
• Provides technical assistance to sponsoring physician in providing patient care: Patient and family education. Skin preparation. Applies, modifies, and removes casts, bandages, braces, and splints.
• Provides assistance to sponsoring physician in surgery Sets up patient and equipment. Maintains environment and equipment. Assists with surgery, such as suctioning and retraction.
• Immobilizes and supports limbs and joints. Applies dressings, bandages, strappings, etc.
• Returns patient phone calls, emails, faxes, physical training scripts.
• Assists in research/data collection.
• Assists physician in reading, reviewing, and addressing imaging studies.

Connaissances

Athletic training

Patient care

Musculoskeletal exam

Neurological exam

Concussion care

Telephone triage

Formation

Master’s degree Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science

Description du poste

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks an Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technician to support patients with sports injuries under physician guidance. The ATC/OTC provides direct patient care, assists in procedures, and supports the sports medicine team in clinical settings.

The role includes triage, education, and ImPACT testing, with opportunities for community outreach to schools and clubs. Certification as an Athletic Trainer and Georgia licensure are preferred for this role.