Athletic Trainer - PRN

Concentra; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Concentra is seeking a self-driven PRN Athletic Trainer for our onsite clinic at a client site in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on employee health, wellness, and safety, with coverage during clinic hours.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, active First Aid/CPR, and at least 1 year of athletic training experience. It offers opportunities to work closely with HR on RTW plans and to lead ergonomic and injury prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of experience in athletic training preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid and assess injuries per standing orders.
• Identify, evaluate and refer associates for appropriate care.
• Support on-site medical emergencies per protocol.
• Collaborate with HR and management on return-to-work decisions.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and ergonomic training.

Skills

Athletic Training

Communication

Time Management

HIPAA/PHI Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Position Summary

Concentra is looking for a self-driven and experienced PRN (as-needed) Athletic Trainer at our onsite clinic at our client's site in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is a great opportunity to get into employee health, wellness, and safety!

Clinic Coverage Hours (as-needed)

M-F 6am-2pm, 12pm-8pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing such items as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status
• Identify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians in order to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnesses
• Follow appropriate action plan and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies
• Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up
• Collaborate with client’s Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement
• Track and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholders
• Manage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testing
• Coordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation
• Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environment
• Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance
• Provide objective information about the physical requirements of jobs for: Job descriptions; Referral sources for the purpose of developing restrictions; Legal and case management for RTW, litigation, and accommodation; For use in pre-employment and RTW functional testing
• Create pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor compliance
• During rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing Orders
• Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventions
• Administer drug and alcohol testing
• Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace
• Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disorders
• Provide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidance
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, invoices, monthly reports, budgets, expense and outcome tools.
• Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness
• Communicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activities
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested
• Author articles for various newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested

Education & Credentials

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Major: Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details: Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent

Certifications and/or Licenses: (none specified)

Experience in lieu of required education is acceptable: Yes

Continuing education is required to maintain license and to perform job: No

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least the following experience: 1 year

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of Athletic Trainer services consistent with an Onsite setting
• Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• Proper handling of sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to exercise proper judgment, make decisions, and motivate employees
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of athletic training
• Awareness of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Use and maintenance of athletic training equipment
• Practice and experience with common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment
• Must be able to work independently
• Adept at developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports
• Skilled in time management, planning and workload control
• Identify problems and recommend solutions
• Develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the general public
• Good telephone manners and etiquette
• Detail oriented

EEO Statement

Concentra provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.