Athletic Trainer - Outreach

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic seeks an Athletic Trainer - Outreach to provide injury evaluation and treatment to area athletes at local schools and events. This role serves as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, coaches, athletic directors and physicians while delivering quality care to patients of all ages.

The position requires outreach outside normal clinic hours, including evenings and weekends, and collaboration with the Sports Medicine team to promote safety, prevention and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in athletic training required.
• Illinois licensure or active application to IDFPR.
• BOC certification preferred; NATA membership a plus.
• CPR certification per AHA guidelines within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Illinois driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate injury prevention, assessment, treatment and reconditioning per professional standards.
• Serve as liaison between athlete, parent/guardian and the clinic healthcare team.
• Provide school and community access to healthcare outside clinic hours (evenings/weekends).
• Demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing and equipment fitting.
• Carry out physician-prescribed treatments and coordinate with the sports medicine team.
• Cover pre-season physicals, games, matches and events under director coordination.
• Participate in special projects to promote Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine.
• Plan and conduct educational programming to meet community needs.

Skills

Injury assessment

Patient care

Communication

Outreach coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training

Licensed by the State of Illinois

BOC Certification preferred

NATA member preferred

CPR certification per AHA guidelines within 30 days

Illinois driver's license required

Job description

The Athletic Trainer - Outreach is responsible for serving as a community outreach athletic trainer providing injury evaluation and treatment to area athletes at local schools and community events. Responsible for serving as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, area coaches, athletic directors and physicians while providing quality care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of assessment, planning, implementation and instruction.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Sports Medicine Supervisor

Principal Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to perform injury prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification and Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
• Serve as liaison between athlete, parent / guardian and the clinic healthcare team.
• Provide school and/or community access to healthcare services outside of the traditional hours of clinic operation (evening and weekend coverage).
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
• When a physician has prescribed treatments, the athletic trainer will carry out the treatments as prescribed.
• Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, matches and related events under the coordination of the Director.
• Participate in special projects for athletic programs and/or the community to promote the growth of the Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine Program and its associated functions.
• Plan, conduct, and/or coordinate educational programming consistent with constituent need and community desire.
• Demonstrate appropriate delegation of duties, judgment, safety, initiative and flexibility in scheduling, organizational skills, and appropriate time management.
• Promote public relations and make presentations upon request.
• Maintain professional mannerism.
• Maintain clean, neat, orderly work environment.
• Attempt to provide for patient comfort and modesty.
• Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training

Licenses/Certificates

• Licensed by the State of Illinois
  • If not licensed, may work up to six months as long as the application has been submitted to IDFPR and is considered licensed pending.
• Certification through the athletic trainers Board of Certification (BOC) preferred.
• Preferred to be a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association,
• CPR certification per AHA guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
• Must maintain valid Illinois driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Physical agility, strength, and endurance in a variety of settings.
• The individual must be able to transport medical and/or treatment equipment.

Working Environment

• Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials may result from the performance of the employee's duties. Skin, eye, mucous membrane, and/or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials is reasonable.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1