What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Description
This is an experienced athletic training position with clinical responsibilities to one or more orthopedic physicians under the direction of the Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinic Manager.
- Provide athletic training services for Emory Orthopedics or Sports Medicine under the direction of a designated orthopedic physician.
- The incumbent has direct patient contact primarily for the evaluation and treatment of medical and musculoskeletal pathology consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the NATABOC and the State of Georgia Athletic Training Credentialing Board.
- Identifies, documents, and resolves complex patient problems related to musculoskeletal care and patient service.
- Coordination of patient and/or athlete care services with other health care providers is essential.
- Performance of a thorough medical history and appropriate physical examination on each patient.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician.
- Performance of educational responsibilities specific to the needs of each patient.
- Assist with physician research projects and demonstrate progression on specific projects.
- Serve as a mentor for the Athletic Training Residency program with involvement in teaching and educational sessions.
- Performance of a thorough medical history on each patient, including; a thorough history of the injury or condition, primary complaint, pain level assessment, past medical history, review of medications and allergies, and how quality of life is affected.
- Performance of an appropriate physical examination on each patient seen, including; range of motion testing, strength testing, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing, ligamentous testing, and special tests as needed.
- Performance of educational responsibilities in specific to the needs of each individual patient, including; exercise instruction and demonstration and answering patient questions in regards to the treatment plan, surgery, rehabilitation and future care.
- Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office.
- Provides proper post operative wound care and education, removal of sutures and dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician.
- Attendance at greater than 75% of the educational programming offered by Emory Sports Medicine (i.e. Journal Club, Case Studies, Emory/SEATA annual symposium).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC).
- Georgia state licensure.
- Bachelor's degree in a health related profession.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of relevant medical terminology, are essential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
