Overview
Responsible for providing care for patients/athletes including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians, mid-levels, and other staff in coordinating patient/athlete care. Acts as a liason between the patient/athlete, their parents/guardians, physicians and physicians staff, as well as the coaching staff to communicate effectively regarding the athletes injury and care. Assists physicians, mid-levels, and other staff in coordinating patient/athlete care.
Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC); Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
Education: Master's Degree: Athletic Training; Bachelor's Degree: Athletic Training,
Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Cares for and assists patients/athletesCleans and stocks exam roomsEnsures ATC kit is stocked appropriate for outreach coverage.While in clinic obtains and documents a proper intake including but not limited to patient's health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriateMaintains and updates knowledge base of ATC/medical practices and current literature appropriate to service and role to maintain currency of practice, expand knowledge and improve patient/athlete care.Obtains patient consent for care/in office procedures.Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including but not limited to: US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures.Cast and splint application, removal and patient education.Dressing changes and applications with patient education, suture and staple removal.Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider. Provides patient education specific for the item.Prepares injections.Works closely with the provider, nursing, coaching and other staff to ensure quality patient/athlete care.Maintains all appropriate documentation including but not limited to consent to treat for outreach coverage, documentation for all athlete interactions including injury evaluation, follow up, referrals and rehabilitation.Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.Compliant with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules.Provides outreach athletic training services to contracted clubs, high schools, college teams as assigned.Communicates effectively with athletes, their parents/guardians, coaching staff, team and community physicians, physical therapists and other athletic trainers regarding the injury and plan of care.Onsite care and management of illness and injuries including prevention, education, evaluation, management and rehabilitation. Minimize the risk of injuries through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.Electronic documentation of all patient/athlete encounters including injury evaluations, referrals, treatments, and rehabilitation.Possess strong critical thinks skills and has the ability to make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, working with the entire medical team to perform life saving measure in a crisis.Responsibility for administrative and other duties as assigned.
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $20.85per hour - $34.82per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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