ATC Outreach

Description

Organization Overview

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.

We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!” 

Summary/objective

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) position provides medical coverage and athletic training services to organizations connected with Forté Sports Medicine. The ATC is on the sidelines to evaluate, triage, and treat athletic injuries on site.

Essential functions

• Provide athletic training coverage for athletic events in and around central Indiana
• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication
• Conduct initial assessment of an injury or illness to provide emergency care and to determine whether they should be referred to a physician for definitive diagnosis and treatment
• Assess and refer athletes to Forté physicians
• Apply protective or injury preventative devices such as tape, bandages, or braces as needed
• Perform administrative tasks such as make phone calls and/or send emails to Outreach Manager, referrals to physician’s staff, and injury documentation.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Attention to Communication: The ability to ensure that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Building Collaborative Relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering
• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Decisiveness: The ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.
• Self Confidence: Faith in one’s own ideas and capability to be successful
• Stress Management: The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self-control in the face of a medical emergency.
• Personal Credibility: Demonstrate that one be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.

Work environment

•  Indoor and outdoor athletic events

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace

Qualifications

Salary : $35