Instructor, Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers successful service to our internal and external customers by adhering to critical success standards
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality and safety standards; taking ownership in the financial success of the hospital with appropriate resource use and management
• Exerts effort to insure a positive work environment that demonstrates dedication to the hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Regular attendance, as outlined in the Attendance and Absenteeism policy, is an essential function of this position.
• Well-versed in navigating the patient's electronic health record to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Escort (or transport, if required) patients to exam room, toilet, waiting room and or vehicle when needed.
• Gather and document patient history, vitals, progress, physical exam, and special tests. Present the patient information to the physician.
• Reconcile all patient medications and allergies in their electronic medical record.
• Enter orders for patient radiographs per physician standing orders.
• As instructed by the physician, complete appropriate forms and referrals. Enter patient orders and referrals per physician standing orders and scheduling such follow-up appointments.
• Obtain all special study reports and physical therapy progress reports prior to the physician seeing the patient to improve visit efficiency. Scan such reports into the patient's electronic medical record.
• Provides patient care during the initial post-operative period to include dressing changes, wound care, suture removal, and patient education.
• As instructed by the physician, prepare the patient for in-office procedures, such as injections and electromyography.
• Direct the physicians to the appropriate exam room to ensure the highest efficiency of clinic operation.
• Maintain the exam rooms in a clean, orderly and adequately stocked manner at all times.
• Provide and instruct patients on physician approved home exercise programs. Perform gait analysis and gait training.
• Provide potential patients with the types of services the clinic and physician can provide and direct them to the appropriate facility if unable to render the needed services.
• Perform low- and high-level disinfection regarding in-office equipment.
• As prescribed by the physician, select, fabricate, and/or customize prophylactic, assistive, and restrictive devices, such as casting, bracing and splinting materials. Deliver appropriate teaching on crutch, cane and walker use.
• Maintain documents, supplies and working environment to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the clinic.
• Transcribes patient communications, such as phone calls and emails, and directs questions to the appropriate provider.
• Documents patient's office visit as dictated by the physician.
• Maintains, develops, and constructs the physician schedule for maximum efficiency and accommodation of urgent appointments.
• Record patient questions and relay them to the physician to provide the patient with the most efficient response.
• Transcribes prescription refill requests and communicates requests to physicians. After authorization, calls in prescription refills to the pharmacy.
• Maintain clinic supplies and facility logs to prevent over-stock and complaints from patients and physicians regarding availability of supplies or products.
• Maintain a clean and orderly clinical area at all times.
• Provides education and technical demonstrations to students, nursing staff, residents and other healthcare professionals. Assists in orienting and mentoring staff. This includes patient care procedures, and application of bracing, splinting and casting.
• Advocates for patient safety and actively participates in emergency preparedness activities.
• Performs front office duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field.
• Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
• Licensure with the State of Colorado as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.