1905 Athletic Trainer

Work Schedule/Days: Variable / Variable

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Scottish Rite

Requisition #: 84861

JOB SUMMARY

Provides high-quality sports medicine services. Functions effectively as a member of the sports medicine team. Supports the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mission. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in related field

CERTIFICATION SUMMARY

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association certified athletic trainer (ATC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE*

1 year of experience in working with athletes in numerous sports

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

NA

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES*

• Clinical competencies in treatment aspects for sports medicine patients
• In-depth knowledge of basic training program principles for variety of sports
• Good mental and physical health

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and diagnosis.
  • Understands medical diagnosis and treatment interventions.
  • Follows established rehabilitation protocols based on diagnosis.
  • Provides education to parent and patients in an ongoing fashion via text, phone, or email.
  • Completes charge sheets on each patient and submits daily.
  • Completes documentation on a daily basis with appropriate content.
• Demonstrates effective use of time for direct and indirect patient care and departmental responsibilities.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement.
• Delivers competent age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES*

Safety:Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.

Compliance:Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

WORKING CONDITIONS*

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Address: 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

Function: Allied Health - Rehab

Nearest Major Market:AtlantaJob Segment:Rehabilitation, Medical, Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Patient Care, Healthcare