What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at ThedaCare?
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work / life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
- Lifestyle Engagement
e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
About ThedaCare!
Summary :
The Athletic Trainer collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Works under the direction of a physician as prescribed by state licensure statutes. Plans and administers athletic training services for patients of all ages and ethnic origins. Works in a variety of settings including physician's offices, rehab clinics, hospital clinics, schools, and industrial or organizational activity settings.
Job Description :
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :
1. Evaluates initial injury and progresses the patient's care across the continuum pre- and post-injury. Creates an individualized holistic plan of care that includes cultural diversity and special needs appropriate to the patient population served. Identifies and coordinates the need and use of appropriate resources to aid in the progression of care. Evaluates and develops a rehabilitation program for the patient, monitors progress, and transitions the patient back to full activity. Provides referrals to appropriate disciplines as necessary.
2. Recognizes patient and family education needs with regard to the plan of care, assesses readiness to learn, and organizes and executes an individualized teaching plan. Evaluates learning and works collaboratively with the patient, family, and care team to develop strategies to meet the learning needs.
3. Performs other clinical and administrative tasks that allow for effective use of resources to best serve the patient's needs.
4. Schedules appointments or assists patients with scheduling appointments with providers. Directs referrals and coordinates care between the family and the primary care provider or other care givers. Identifies and explores ways to enhance and increase outreach opportunities in the community to generate revenue through referrals and patient visits at ThedaCare, and develops relationships with schools and the community.
5. Documents in the patient's chart subjective, objective, assessment, and patient progress notes and plan based upon the injury. Enters referrals into the system, typically to a non-surgical musculoskeletal provider or orthopedic surgeon. Maintains various records, i.e., injury and rehabilitation, equipment issued, inventory, budget, and equipment orders for the purpose of ensuring proper documentation of the nature and extent of injuries in compliance with applicable insurance and statistical guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in athletic training
Collegiate rotation with a high school athletic trainer
Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC)
Licensed Athletic Trainer by the State of Wisconsin
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Climate : indoor and outdoor event and practice coverage, includes work in heat, humidity and or inclement weather
Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40 Scheduled FTE :
1 Location :
Orthopedic Spine and Pain Clinic - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt :
