Certified Athletic Trainer/Clinic Coordinator/ AT - Sports Medicine - Fairview Health Services
Burnsville, MN
About the Job
Overview
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide event coverage in the community and work as a clinic coordinator in our orthopedic clinics with sports medicine, orthopedic surgery and/or podiatry. This position is approved for 80 hours every two week, one weekend a month, and is benefit eligible. To find our more about our benefits we offer, including PTO, medical/dental insurance, and 401K- click here! (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits/noncontract) This position qualifies for a $5000 sign on bonus. This role will work at our Burnsville location. This position also asks that you are able to work rotating weekends, roughly once a month.
Responsibilities Job Description
An athletic trainer working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal clinic, this individual is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including triage and coordination of care ranging from patient evaluation, care delivery, assessment, and discharge planning in collaboration with a physician. Care delivery responsibilities include and are not limited to casting, bracing, and instruction in self-care and home exercise programs.
+ Perform rooming procedures, including taking vitals, and detailed medical history.
+ Prepare patients and supplies for injection or other medical interventions such as x-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Assist in facilitating appropriate referral to medical personnel including X-ray, lab, athletic training, physical therapy, hand therapy, chiropractic, primary care, and specialist physician services.
+ Perform patient assessment including concussion baseline testing and post injury assessment. Provide concussion education to patients and family in partnership with provider.
+ Educate patients and/or their support network in self-care, including home exercise program instruction, as advised by provider. Communicate accurate follow-up care to patients, family, and any other medical support personnel in clinic, on the phone and in written form.
+ Apply appropriate casting and bracing devices.
+ Understand all staff members’ responsibilities, so they have the ability to move from one role to another in a seamless manner.
+ Manages provider schedules daily by working with scheduling staff to ensure patients timely access and creates access for acute injuries. Find opportunities to improve workflows by being engaged in change improvement and focused on the work environment and patient experience.
Qualifications
Required
+ Board of Certification Cert Athletic Trainer upon hire
+ Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with the MN Board of Medical Practice upon hire
+ Current in CPR/BLS
Preferred
+ 3 or more year's experience as an athletic trainer or combination of athletic training and other healthcare work such as CMA, Nursing Assistant, PT, PTA, LPN
+ Membership of the National Athletic Training Association
We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Open to accepting change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A solid understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide event coverage in the community and work as a clinic coordinator in our orthopedic clinics with sports medicine, orthopedic surgery and/or podiatry. This position is approved for 80 hours every two week, one weekend a month, and is benefit eligible. To find our more about our benefits we offer, including PTO, medical/dental insurance, and 401K- click here! (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits/noncontract) This position qualifies for a $5000 sign on bonus. This role will work at our Burnsville location. This position also asks that you are able to work rotating weekends, roughly once a month.
Responsibilities Job Description
An athletic trainer working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal clinic, this individual is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including triage and coordination of care ranging from patient evaluation, care delivery, assessment, and discharge planning in collaboration with a physician. Care delivery responsibilities include and are not limited to casting, bracing, and instruction in self-care and home exercise programs.
+ Perform rooming procedures, including taking vitals, and detailed medical history.
+ Prepare patients and supplies for injection or other medical interventions such as x-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Assist in facilitating appropriate referral to medical personnel including X-ray, lab, athletic training, physical therapy, hand therapy, chiropractic, primary care, and specialist physician services.
+ Perform patient assessment including concussion baseline testing and post injury assessment. Provide concussion education to patients and family in partnership with provider.
+ Educate patients and/or their support network in self-care, including home exercise program instruction, as advised by provider. Communicate accurate follow-up care to patients, family, and any other medical support personnel in clinic, on the phone and in written form.
+ Apply appropriate casting and bracing devices.
+ Understand all staff members’ responsibilities, so they have the ability to move from one role to another in a seamless manner.
+ Manages provider schedules daily by working with scheduling staff to ensure patients timely access and creates access for acute injuries. Find opportunities to improve workflows by being engaged in change improvement and focused on the work environment and patient experience.
Qualifications
Required
+ Board of Certification Cert Athletic Trainer upon hire
+ Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with the MN Board of Medical Practice upon hire
+ Current in CPR/BLS
Preferred
+ 3 or more year's experience as an athletic trainer or combination of athletic training and other healthcare work such as CMA, Nursing Assistant, PT, PTA, LPN
+ Membership of the National Athletic Training Association
We believe those that exceed in this role also exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Open to accepting change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. A solid understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Source : Fairview Health Services
