What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer Certified - FT Days- Ortho Trauma Clinic position at Grady Health?
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SUMMARY:
The Athletic Trainer Certified under the direction of the Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinic Manager, is an experienced athletic trainer with clinical and/or operating room responsibilities to one or more orthopedic physicians and/or surgeons. The position will provide athletic training services under the direction of a designated orthopedic physician and may also provide athletic training program development services. 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 National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Georgia Athletic Training Credentialing Board. Will perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting. Problems encountered are of a moderate to higher level of complexity and a considerable amount of creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation are utilized in problem solving. Serve as a preceptor for the Athletic Training Residency program, including teaching responsibilities on a bimonthly basis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Health related field.
- Master's Degree in a Health related field preferred.
- Two (2) or more years job related experience.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Georgia State Licenser.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of relevant Medical terminology.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
