Clinical Athletic Trainer - Monroe Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a Clinical Athletic Trainer to provide patient care under the direction of a physician. Responsibilities include orthopedic assessments, documentation, and patient education. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training and current ATC certification. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current ATC certification and state licensure in PA and NJ required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• Graduate of a CAATE-accredited athletic training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical intake and orthopedic physical examinations.
• Collaborate with physicians for quality patient care.
• Maintain thorough patient care records and documentation.

Skills

Orthopedic assessment

Communication

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

The Clinical Athletic Trainer will work under the direction of the Practitioner and support their documentation of patient information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Duties are to be performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of medical practice. They will be responsible for ensuring the well-being of patients and for providing a positive, supportive environment for patients and staff while working with physicians, advanced practitioners, front office, and clinical staff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate competency in orthopedic assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the patient's age.
2. Collaborate with the attending physician to provide quality patient care within the Athletic Trainer's scope of practice.
3. Perform clinical intake, including vital signs, allergies, medical/surgical history, and medications.
4. Obtain a thorough history, including chief complaint, pain score, mechanism of injury, and review of systems.
5. Perform orthopedic physical examinations and present cases to the attending physician, including interpretation of imaging studies under supervision.
6. Remove sutures/staples, drains, perform basic wound care, and apply dressings as directed.
7. Assist with in-office injections, surgical consent paperwork, and procedure documentation.
8. Scribe provider documentation following guidelines for documentation and billing.
9. Maintain complete, thorough, and timely patient care records, completing documentation in real time.
10. Enter provider orders into EMR accurately as instructed.
11. Provide and review after-visit patient education as directed.
12. Perform gait training and patient education regarding rehabilitation exercises.
13. Apply and remove casts/splints as directed.
14. Apply, instruct, and dispense DME per provider orders.
15. Cross-utilize as second assistant in the operating room, performing sterile and non-sterile tasks as a Certified Orthopedic Technologist (OTC) and/or BCS-O, following department privileges.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Uses fingers for patient care and data entry into EMR. Routinely uses upper extremities. Occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds, pushes carts up to 30 pounds, and wheelchair with patients up to 325 pounds. Regularly stoops, bends, and reaches above shoulder level. Hearing is required for conversations and blood pressure readings. Vision requirements include general, near, and peripheral vision.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training (required); Master's Degree (preferred). Graduate of a CAATE-accredited athletic training program. Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).

Training and Experience:

Current ATC certification. State licensure by the Board of Medicine in PA and NJ. BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification. Basic computer skills.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Include employment history for the past seven years, including your current employer. Upload a current resume with work history, education, certifications, and licenses. Creating a profile after submitting your application is highly recommended. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.