Athletic Trainer, Shea Orthopedic Group, 8a-4:30p

University of Louisville Physicians; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville Physicians is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive athletic health services under physician guidance. Responsibilities include clinical evaluation, treatment, documentation, and coordination of care in outpatient and school/community settings.

Required to be licensed or eligible in Kentucky or Indiana, with NBATA certification and BLS. Bachelor's degree in athletic training is mandatory; a master's or residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field (required).
• Masters' degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred).
• Licensed or eligible in Kentucky or Indiana as appropriate (required).
• National Athletic Trainers Association certification (required).
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification (required).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to acceptable practice guidelines and department policies.
• Implements effective treatment and regular re-assessments to maximize function.
• Completes documentation and maintains patient records for regulatory compliance.
• Schedules patients and coordinates authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures.
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, therapists, and coaches to ensure quality care and case management.
• Refers athletes to other disciplines as needed, and assists in coordinating care.
• Assists with patient education, pre-operative processes, and brace fitting/post-op education.

Skills

Athletic training

Communication

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in athletic training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Primary Location: JHHS - Med Center East - ULP - CMG Address: 3920 Dutchman Lane Louisville, KY 40207 Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Position Summary and Purpose The Certified Athletic Trainer functions in three main roles:

• As a traditional athletic trainer, the employee is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health services under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician and may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution, professional team, and/or at athletic events in our community.
• As an athletic trainer in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, the employee works in conjunction with the physical therapist to assist with patient care and the daily operations of a physical therapy clinic.
• As an athletic trainer in a physicians' office, the employee facilitates effective clinical operations for advanced practice providers and/or physicians.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision of a physician or physical therapist, this employee will provide medical services and also:

• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Schedules patients and obtains necessary authorizations for surgeries, visits, and procedures for patients in physicians' office and physical therapy clinic
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management

Other Functions:

• Recognizes the need to and appropriately refers athletes to other disciplines and agencies
• Orients new personnel, as requested, in accordance with departmental standards
• Notifies Manager/Director, or designee of the need to re-order supplies in a timely manner to prevent delays of service
• Assists the athletic director or coaches in ordering appropriate supplies for the educational institution or event
• Works with the athletic director and coaches to understand and coordinate coverage of games and other activities at the school to assure quality customer service
• Assists athletes/patients to minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies
• Assists physician or advance practice provider via:
  • Clinical charting/scribing
  • Pre-operative patient education
  • Coordinating care between providers
  • Securing necessary DME for patient
  • Patient records maintenance
  • Communication with surgeon and families pre-op and intra-operatively, and brace fitting/education to the patient post operatively
• Assesses risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Description: Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university (required)
• Masters' degree and/or athletic training residency (preferred)

Experience:

• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility

Licensure:

• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)

Certification:

• Nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members - physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

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