What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Physician Extender/Clinic ATC, Part-time position at Hopedale Medical Complex?
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HMC is offering up to $2500 in retention bonuses.
HMC Offers:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Excellent benefits
- Quality childcare located in Hopedale
- Wellness Center membership
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Employee Daycare Rates
- Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily
- Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs) - $126 weekly, $26 daily
- 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily
- 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily
About the position:
The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention of athletic injuries; the maintenance of the health and well-being; and the recuperation and rehabilitation following illness, injury, or surgery of all athletes, as well as all the responsibilities mentioned under the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. The Certified Athletic Trainer will also act as a Physician Extender during HMC clinics or as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Works as the athletic trainer at a local High School to ensure coverage of home events and quality patient care.
- Assists with Coach’s clinics and outreach coverage to local high schools, including public relation duties, evaluation, recognition, prevention and rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, regarding all athletic industrial rehabilitation patients.
- Provides medical coverage at outside games, practices, and/or tournaments as needed.
- Communicates with athletes, parents, athletic directors, coaches, and physicians regarding athletes’ playing status and ability to return to competition.
- Communicates/coordinates needs with the appropriate school Athletic Directors regarding school sports coverage/programs.
- Demonstrates creativity, skill, and efficiency in evaluating and providing patient treatment programs within departmental guidelines and state practice act guidelines.
- Provides assessments of patients including review of pertinent medical history information, performance of specific assessments; determination of recommendations and accurately communicate and present this information to the physician.
- Responsible for educating patients and ensuring that the physician's instructions/protocols are understood and adhered to by the patient.
- Provides clear and concise written information when giving patient education to the patient and/or their families.
- Demonstrates competence in department specific tasks (modalities).
- Participates in State, District and National Athletic Training Organizations as appropriate.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Salary : $26
