What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Athletic Trainer position at Rockhill Orthopaedic, PC?
Rockhill Orthopaedics has been a pillar of musculoskeletal care in the Kansas City region for over 70 years, with an impressive tradition and commitment to not only providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients, but also an overall dedication to the wellbeing of our community.
Position Summary – Th PRN Certified Athletic Trainer has direct patient contact as part of the orthopaedic care and treatment team in the outreach setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities – The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist providers and/or represent practice at events to promote Rockhill Orthopaedics and sports medicine.
- Sports team game coverage as needed at local schools contracted with Rockhill Orthopaedics.
Specifications/Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include communicating with physicians, staff, community partners, and other patients/customers related to orthopaedics and sports medicine. Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team to effectively treat and understand the needs of the patient. Strong writing and organizational skills. Experience with DME fitting and application, as well as splint/cast application and removal is preferred but not necessary.
Typical Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Ability to reach for objects by extending arms.
- Ability to use appropriate body mechanic techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients on/off exam bed, with walking, dressing, etc.
- Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination.
Work Environment – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Work Hours – This is an hourly full-time position, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; hours may vary.
Education – Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Work Experience – Clinical experience is preferred. Experience in fitting braces, casting/taping, inventory management, and electronic medical record experience are all a plus.
License and Certification - Must be BOC certified and possess a current and active Missouri state athletic training licensure or be eligible to apply for licensure. Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Expectations and Responsibilities of All Employees:
- Philosophy
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
- Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
- Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
- Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
- Actively participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
- Demonstrates flexibility to perform other duties as assigned
2. Communication
- Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
- Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
3. Financial Practices
- Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes and wasteful practices
- Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance Program
- Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program
- Ensures compliance with private payor, workers compensation and government regulations
- Ensures compliance of the clinic with State and Federal regulations such as HIPAA, OSHA regulations
- Ensures that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations, as applicable
5. Safety/Risk-Management Program
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
- Maintains responsibility for safe work area by reporting to safety officer or designee observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance
- Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure
- Reports observed or suspected medical emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, and responds appropriately
- Identifies facility emergency situations (e.g., fire, disaster) and notifies appropriate personnel and external agencies
6. Professional Competence
- Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
- Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
- Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations and/or maintains certification with relevant certifying body
- Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
- Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
Note: The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be accurate reflections of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). This document does not create an employment contract and employment is “at-will”.
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