Athletic Trainer Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join its orthopedic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with providers to deliver exceptional patient care, including rooming patients, conducting physical examinations, and assisting with procedures. This position offers the chance to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of excellence. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and have a background in physical therapy or allied health sciences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in physical therapy or allied health sciences required.
• Two years of experience as an athletic trainer.

Responsibilities

• Supports orthopedic provider in clinic with rooming patients and updating records.
• Performs patient exams and reviews diagnostic testing under supervision.
• Educates patients and coordinates follow-up care and referrals.

Skills

Patient Care

Electronic Medical Records

Patient Education

Casting

Orthopedics

Education

Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the management of the Clinical Program Manager the Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the provider and care team to triage and care for the orthopedic patient. Tasks include rooming in of patients, patient education, preparing for patient injections, care of the pre and post-op patient including physical examinations under the supervision of the provider.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1. 1. Clinical Practice
  1.1 Supports the orthopedic provider in clinic with rooming patients, updating the electronic medical records, home exercise teaching, pre and post-op care including MRSA swabs and suture and staple removal, preparing patients for injections and assisting in set up of sterile procedures and preparing medications.
  1.2 Performs patient exams and specialized testing when appropriate.
  1.3 Reviews and interprets diagnostic testing including X-RAYS, CT Scans, EMGs, MRIs and ultrasound under the supervision of the provider.
  1.4 Educates and provides durable medical equipment or casting as ordered by the provider.
  1.5 Follows up on patient phone calls and mychart messages in a timely manner.
• 2. 2.Clinical Program
  2.1 Collaborates with the orthopedic team to provide safe and quality care.
  2.2 Confirms HIPPA standards are maintained.
  2.3 Coordinates follow-up care and referrals when appropriate.
• 3. 3. Patient Safety, Quality, and Research
  3.1 Creates and supports a culture and environment of safety.
  3.2 Role models service excellence CHAMP behaviors, identifies and takes action to resolve issues.
  3.3 Participates in and/or facilitates safety and quality improvement efforts.
  3.4 Promotes clinical trials and research activities.
  3.5 Fosters academic and clinical investigation through participation in research projects in the specialty
  practice area and related fields of study. Participates in literature review, data collection and data entry.
• 4. 4. Professional Development and Education
  4.1 Participates in enhancing the professional development of the athletic trainer and other health care
  providers involved in the care of orthopedic patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science degree in physical therapy or allied health sciences required.

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience as an athletic trainer.

LICENSURE

Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC), Connecticut state licensure, BLS required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Casting and experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to assist mobility impaired patients and assist in patient transfers.

Additional Information

Board Certified Athletic Trainer, casting/outpatient clinic experience preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID

123230