Cert Athletic Trainer - CONTR

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's in Phoenix is seeking a Cert Athletic Trainer to support local high schools and athletic teams, attend games and evaluate injuries for management or referral. The role involves prep work such as taping, bracing, and bandaging, and coordinating with physicians on care plans.

The position also includes instructing athletes on home exercise programs, documenting treatment actions, and promoting the sports medicine program under clinical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field.
• One year or more athletic training experience.
• Current Arizona Athletic Trainer License.
• Current Athletic Trainer Certification from the NATA Board of Certification.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bracing, and bandaging.
• Instructs patients with home exercise programs and monitors progress during events.
• Documents actions taken and supplies used on an injury report per policy.
• Collaborates with physicians regarding patient plans of care.
• Markets the Phoenix Children's sports medicine program under physician direction.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field

Job description

Position Details

Cert Athletic Trainer - CONTR

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Contract Athletic Trainer Prog

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1051272

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

This position completes the tasks assigned and the duties that are pertinent to patient care outside the clinic. The contract athletic trainer provides support to local high schools and athletic teams, attends games and competitions, and evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to physicians.

Position Duties

• Prepares athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bracing, and bandaging. Attends games, competitions, and tournaments. Evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to outside providers.


• Instructs patients with home exercise programs and monitors patient`s progress as applicable within the constraints of the environment (ex: across a tournament weekend). Provides patient and family education materials as needed.


• The employee documents actions taken, supplies used, techniques utilized, related measurements, etc. on an injury report which is submitted according to Phoenix Children's policy.


• Collaborates with the physician regarding patient`s plan of care.


• Markets the Phoenix Children's sports medicine program under the direction of the physicians.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties


• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies


• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders


• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do


• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way


• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact


• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future


• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

• Bachelor`s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field.

Experience

• One year or more athletic training experience.

Special Skills

• No special skill requirements have been added to this JDR.

Additional Requirements

• Current Arizona Athletic Trainer License.


• Current Athletic Trainer Certification from the NATA Board of Certification.


• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• AZ Cert Athletic Trainer - Required


• Certified Athletic Trainer - Required


• Basic Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly


• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently


• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally


• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable


• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply

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