Intermountain Health
Athletic Trainer Clinic
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Intermountain Health
Job Description Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in the evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related injuries.
Essential Functions
Practices as physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act.
Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians.
Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately address patient's short and long term goals.
Demonstrates and helps patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols.
Monitors patient's response to treatment.
Educates patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis and risks.
Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs, etc.
Cleans, maintains, and inspects all necessary equipment (including room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise). Reports repair and maintenance needs.
Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
Attends to patient questions/messages for physician.
Performs duties such as casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, testing for illnesses such as flu, strep, etc.
Assists with procedures and concussion treatments.
Files paperwork correctly and assists with obtaining prior authorizations when needed for procedures, imaging, or medications.
Assists outreach ATCs as needed when proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.
Skills
Postoperative Care
Injury Treatment
Communication
Rehabilitation
Patient Care
Therapy
Documentation
Consulting
Assist with Procedures
Sports Medicine
Minimum Qualifications
Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.
National athletic trainer certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Experience in a variety of computer programs including databases, word processing, and internet.
Related working experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location
Utah Valley Outpatient Center
Work City
Provo
Work State
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hourly Rate $26.47 - $40.87
Benefits We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
EEO Statement Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Notes All positions subject to close without notice.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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role at
Intermountain Health
Job Description Under the direction of a Sports Medicine Physician, the Athletic Trainer will assist in the evaluation and treatment of all musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related injuries.
Essential Functions
Practices as physician extender under a directing physician in accordance with state practice act.
Assesses patients to determine modifications of therapy and treatment needs in consultation with physician or other clinicians.
Develops rehabilitation programs that appropriately address patient's short and long term goals.
Demonstrates and helps patients execute prescribed therapeutic exercises per physician protocols.
Monitors patient's response to treatment.
Educates patients regarding rehabilitation programs, health needs, injuries, diagnosis, prognosis and risks.
Coordinates care with other patient care providers as appropriate.
Completes appropriate documentation including reports, treatments, intake forms, message logs, etc.
Cleans, maintains, and inspects all necessary equipment (including room, ultrasound machine, ECG, PRP, exercise). Reports repair and maintenance needs.
Actively engages in marketing and community educational programs.
Attends to patient questions/messages for physician.
Performs duties such as casting, splinting, brace fitting, wound care and bandaging, taking vitals, drawing up medications, testing for illnesses such as flu, strep, etc.
Assists with procedures and concussion treatments.
Files paperwork correctly and assists with obtaining prior authorizations when needed for procedures, imaging, or medications.
Assists outreach ATCs as needed when proper documentation of supervising/directing physician for the Intermountain system is in place.
Skills
Postoperative Care
Injury Treatment
Communication
Rehabilitation
Patient Care
Therapy
Documentation
Consulting
Assist with Procedures
Sports Medicine
Minimum Qualifications
Current license as an Athletic Trainer in state of practice.
National athletic trainer certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Experience in a variety of computer programs including databases, word processing, and internet.
Related working experience, preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location
Utah Valley Outpatient Center
Work City
Provo
Work State
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Hourly Rate $26.47 - $40.87
Benefits We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
EEO Statement Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Notes All positions subject to close without notice.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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