Athletic Trainer I

The Athletic Trainer I works closely with the physician in the department to maintain regulatory documentation and patient care. This position assists with revolving issues that occur within the clinical office setting, ensuring efficient patient flow, ordering clinical supplies, filing and documentation organization, supervising students and conferring with licensed personnel concerning patient safety and response to treatment. The position must be competent in all performed duties and comply with licensing board requirements.

• Responsible for all unit precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others; assists with specific direct patient care activities.
• Prepares patient for provider; maintains supplies, rooms, and medications; performs and tracks tests and results; assists providers and nurses; performs chart documentation, review, and maintenance.
• Maintains patient flow in the clinical areas.
• Maintains work area and obtains equipment in condition needed for patient care delivery by department standards.
• Provides coordination for health education and referrals to meet the immediate health care needs of patients.
• Performs front office duties when required and completes miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
• Obtains equipment needed for quality patient care delivery at all work sites (i.e., schools and/or event venues).
• Provides athletic health care services to assigned schools, groups, and/or sites in accordance with applicable sports medicine agreement(s) and within scope of practice as outlined by State of Florida.
• Documents, tracks, and reports organizational and administrative data (i.e., athletic injuries, referrals, and AT time/activity reports) from assigned schools and/or sites as instructed and by established deadlines.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with all sports medicine team members, athletic health care team members, and Sports Medicine Outreach Leadership.
• Act as an Ambassador for BHC, AI, Sports Medicine Outreach, and the athletic training profession at all times.
• Responsibly completes and/or participates in other departmental requirements of the Athletic Trainer.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Minimum Education
 

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Leisure & Exercise Scie Required
• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Leisure & Exercise Scie Required
• Master's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Leisure & Exercise Scie Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
 

• Athletic Trainer Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Board certification Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Athletic Trainer Licensed State of Florida or Alabama (depending on work location) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Board certification Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to seek and accept direction and clarification from others.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and exercise prescription for rehabilitation.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.
• Possess organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task effectively.
• Knowledge of operations of sports medicine outreach program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and guidelines
• Care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Knowledge of operations of physician networking and referral management. Comfort in evaluation skills and setting up plan of care.
• Problem solving and decision making capabilities.