UofL Health - Shepherdsville, KY
posted 16 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Shepherdsville, KY
About the position
The Athletic Trainer provides exceptional patient care within the hospital and clinic setting under the direction of the Physician as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team specialized in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with intake of patients including medical history, physical exam, preparations of imaging and any other intake requirements relating to office visit then communicates results to physician.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other applicable providers to evaluate the patient's physical condition and advise a treatment plan and return to play considerations for the athlete.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, colleges, and various athletic organizations.
- Provide discharge instructions and participation status, instructions for home exercise programs, schedules follow-up visits and makes referrals to other healthcare providers as prescribed by the treating physician's assistant.
- Follow-up with patients and ensures ongoing communication with patients, school personnel, applicable allied healthcare professionals, parent/guardians, etc. as required.
- Assist in the operating room within the scope of practice of an OTC/OTC-SC.
- Assist with the fitting of durable medical goods and apply casts where needed.
- Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education classes each year.
- Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or similar required.
- Athletic training license from Board of Certification Athletic Training Certification (BOC) required.
- Orthopedic Technologist certification required.
Nice-to-haves
- Post Graduate Athletic Training Residency Program preferred.
