Certified Athletic Trainer HSS at NCH

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Comprehensive Health is seeking a Certified Clinical Athletic Trainer for the Orthopedic Sports Medicine program in Naples, FL. You’ll work under physician supervision on clinical operations, patient care, and education.

Responsibilities include intake, chart prep, vitals, wound care, and assisting with procedures. Requires Florida AT license, NATABOC, BLS, and EMR experience. Full-time, 8-hour day schedule, local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in Florida.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer by NATABOC required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• One year orthopedic clinical experience preferred.
• Current, valid Florida driver’s license and background check required.
• Ability to obtain ASOP Registered Orthopedic Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge to operate a PC and input data.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical skills within the scope of a certified athletic trainer.
• Assist with medication preparation as directed by physician.
• Answer incoming patient calls and transcribe messages for physician review.
• Assist with chart preparation and obtain study reports for physician review.
• Maintain clinic supplies and a clean, orderly area.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and conduct intake for musculoskeletal cases.
• Enter patient information into the EMR and conduct initial orthopedic assessments.
• Present patient cases to the physician or physician assistant.
• Assist with office procedures, patient education, and material preparation.
• Provide occasional sports medicine event coverage as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Orthopedic clinical experience

Florida driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in Florida

NATABOC certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

• DEPARTMENT: 67223 - HSSNCH1 Medical Group MSK Clinic
• LOCATION: 1665 Medical Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

About Nch

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Certified Clinical Athletic Trainer supports the Orthopedic Sports Medicine program by working under the direct supervision of the of the physician in the area of clinical operation, patient care, and education.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform clinical skills and delegated tasks within the scope of practice of a certified athletic trainer.
• Performs accuracy in medication preparation as directed by physician.
• Assists with incoming patient calls and transcribes patient messages to discuss with the physician.
• Assist with chart preparation and obtain study reports and progress notes for physician review.
• Maintains clinic supplies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly clinical area.
• Escorts patients to the exam room.
• Conducts patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions including entering information into the EMR.
• Conducts initial assessment of the patient with orthopedic pathology.
• Presents the patient case to the physician or physician assistant.
• Performs clinical responsibilities under the supervision of the physician which may include, taking vitals, phlebotomy, application and removal of casts and splints, wound care, suture removal, fitting DME, gait training, and patient education.
• As directed by the physician, instruct patients on prescribed home exercise program.
• Assist physician within office procedures including patient education, obtaining patient consent, preparation of materials and supplies, and assisting physician with patient positioning.
• Provides occasional sports medicine event coverage as needed.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the State of Florida.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• One year of Orthopedic Clinical work experience preferred.
• Current, valid Florida Driver's license that passes the Motor Vehicle Department background check required.
• Clearance of a Level II Background Check from the Collier County Public Schools.
• Ability to obtain American Society of Orthopedic Professionals Registered Orthopedic Technologist certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.