Clinical Athletic Trainer: Patient Care & Education

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, and physicians. You will deliver quality care to patients of all ages, complete assessment, planning, implementation and instruction.

Responsibilities include interviewing for medical history, documenting findings, communicating with physicians, providing post-injury instruction, and ensuring confidentiality and OSHA compliance within the clinic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois.
• BOC certification preferred.
• CPR certification per AHA guidelines within 30 days of hire.
• Prefer membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association.

Responsibilities

• Interview for medical history, assess health knowledge, and document findings in the medical record.
• Obtain medical information and vital signs for physician examination and document in the medical record.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and addressing service complaints.
• Communicate with physicians and NP/PAs regarding patient care.
• Perform injury assessment and treatment per professional guidelines.
• Apply and remove casts, provide patient instruction and document in medical records.
• Provide pre and postoperative instruction for procedures and document education.
• Coordinate patient care with Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to OSHA and Clinic policies.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Medical record documentation

Patient advocacy

Communication with physicians

Infection control policy adherence

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, and physicians. You will deliver quality care to patients of all ages, complete assessment, planning, implementation and instruction.

Responsibilities include interviewing for medical history, documenting findings, communicating with physicians, providing post-injury instruction, and ensuring confidentiality and OSHA compliance within the clinic.