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Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The certified athletic trainer will provide athletic training services, under the direction of a licensed physician, for patients in the clinic. These services will include the rendering of urgent care, the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of the patient whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of the certified athletic trainer. A member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to assist physicians to maintain smooth working order of the offices, continuity of patient care and client satisfaction.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree .Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field from 4-year college or university Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year Athletic training experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Athletic Trainer (AT) - KSBHA Required

What you will do

• Obtains vital signs, medication list, allergies, patient history and initial evaluation information correctly.
• Teaching and instructing through home exercise programs along with physical rehabilitation and brace/splint/crutch fitting.
• Callbacks as indicated to deliver prompt, prioritized patient care (patient, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc) including getting prior authorizations when necessary.
• Set-up and procedures to perform joint injections, cast applications and removal, debridements and assist with suture care and removal.
• Ordering, collecting and labeling of laboratory specimens; in assisting providers in clean or sterile procedures.
• Efficiently documents medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
• Receives telephone messages and appropriately relays these messages to the physician.
• Assists with simple patient teaching: procedures, laboratory tests, medications, etc.
• Applies proper techniques with hand washing, instrument handling and care, care and cleaning of exam rooms and equipment and determination of when and how to use personal protective clothing/equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, examination and treatment rooms.
• Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials. Prepares list of supplies needed.
• Responsible for patient safety by utilizing appropriate channels to communicate patient safety and patient care issues to appropriate bodies.
• Understand and show respect for patients’ rights including confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintains smooth flow of patients thru the clinic.
• Makes assessments and corrections of patient rooms and surrounding area for safety.
• Participates in intra-and inter-departmental committee activities.

Travel Requirements

• 5% May require seasonal travel to accommodate physician to Washburn University as part of our sports medicine agreement.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Carrying: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Kneeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Lifting: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Pulling: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Stooping: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Walking: Continuously greater than 5 hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.