Optim is seeking a full time Athletic Trainer at Brewton Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA.

** Sign-on Bonus** We are offering a $4,000 sign-on bonus with a 2 year contract.

SUMMARY:

The Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) in the outreach setting is responsible for the provision of athletic training services for assigned schools, school systems, sports clubs and/or organizations, community sporting events, or other community activities under the supervision of the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and/or designated Team Physician(s), in accordance with the Georgia State Athletic Training Practice Act and the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC), and as a representative Optim. The ATC is also responsible to case manage/navigate injured athletes/patients that require referral to a higher level of care, market/promote physicians, services, and facilities, implement and/or participate in educational activities related to sports medicine, orthopedics, and wellness, and otherwise serve as a community relationship manager for his/her assigned service area(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages athletic injuries under the supervision of the designated team physician and based on the Georgia State Practice Act and the NATABOC’s six practice domains, which include o Prevention
  • Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

  • Immediate Care

  • Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning

  • Organization and Administration

  • Professional Responsibility
• Performs athletic training services specific to the contractual obligations agreed upon by Optim and the assigned schools, school systems, sports clubs and/or organizations, community sporting events, or other community activities.
• Serves as the primary case manager/patient navigator for athletic injuries that require referral to a higher level of care when consulted by students, parents, coaches, community members, etc. Specific duties:
  • Maintains athlete records with current demographic and insurance information.

  • Streamlines/facilitates physician appointments as requested/needed.

  • Attends physician appointments with athletes when feasible and as permitted.

  • Educates stakeholders regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, etc.

  • Call athletes immediately after surgery. Primary contact for post-op questions.

  • Serves as a liaison between stakeholders regarding injury status return to play, etc.
• In general, utilizes his/her role as an ATC to create opportunities to directly market, promote, educate, network, and otherwise represent Optim’s physicians, menu of services, and/or facilities in the community(s) served.
• Serves as the primary Optim relationship manager for coaches, teachers, faculty, staff, parents, and students at assigned school(s). Specific duties may include:
  • Available to assist school nursing with athletic type injuries as needed/consulted.

  • Implements wellness programs for faculty/staff at assigned school(s) as requested.

  • Participates in healthcare education activities at assigned school(s) as requested.

  • Coordinates and/or offers CPR/first aid certification for faculty/staff as requested.

  • Networks with school booster clubs/organizations.
• Serves as the primary Optim relationship manager for community stakeholders in assigned county or city. Specific duties may include:
  • Partners with local primary care for help with non-ortho athletic injuries.

  • Partners with local primary care for help with annual sports physicals.

  • Partners with local primary care to help with referrals to Optim as needed.

  • Available to recreational sports organizations for injury prevention education.

  • Available to recreational sports organizations for injury consults as requested.

  • Networks with local civic clubs to promote ATC work at assigned school(s).

  • Networks with local media outlets to promote ATC work at assigned school(s).

  • Develops/implements community education activities on injury prevention.

  • Participates in Optim sponsored community events as requested/needed.
• Completes all weekly, monthly, and annual reporting requirements on time and in the requested format to ensure appropriate documentation of athletic training activities for senior leadership.
• Attends all required departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving solutions.

Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.