Athletic Trainer - PRN
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About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides worldclass clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multitrauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit onsite allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with coworkers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12 of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
The Athletic Trainer provides quality patient care to including assessment treatment and care coordination per the NATABOC and the State of Georgia Athletic Training Credentialing Board and monitoring physician. The Athletic Trainer works alongside the MD to develop an appropriate and individualized treatment plan for each patient. In this active and handson role the Athletic Trainer has the opportunity to greatly improve the patient experience through rehabilitation services.
Job Responsibilities
The Athletic Trainer supports daily clinic operations.
Works under the direct clinical supervision of Shepherd Center Physician performing:
Provides acute concussion care including postconcussion evaluation monitoring of symptoms and return to previous activities.
Assesses individual medical condition rehabilitation needs and with the development of an individualized treatment plan in conjunction with MD.
Order entry required for patient plan of care including internal/external referrals therapy orders diagnostics/labs and medication refills
Interprets diagnostic studies
Performs Concussion testing: Balance Skills test (BESS/SOT/BERTEC/Balance Master Reaction Time (Drop Stick) Cognitive SAC MoCA ImPACT) and Ocular Motor (OMS/VOR/VNG)
Documents in EHR with MD cosign for patient visits (inperson and via Telehealth) following all outlined guidelines to include history physical exam diagnostic test results impression plan and patient learning.
Interprets diagnostic studies in conjunction with MD
Assists in research activities as assigned
Rooms patients during clinic performs a thorough medical history thorough history of injury or condition identify primary complaint assess pain level medication and allergy review and all other required EHR documentation per policy
Provides patient/caregiver education
Assists the physician with medical procedures performed in clinic to include set up drawing up medications EHR documentation and break down.
Venipuncture
Practices positive and engaging professional behavior
Respects patients privacy and confidentiality as per HIPAA regulations.
Adheres to patient/family centered principles using the communication and engagement tools (OARS/AIDECT).
Performs consistently within Shepherd Center standards policies and procedures.
Ensures professional development by participating in professional activities and organizations in order to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and development
Performs other duties as required/requested/assigned.
Required Minimum Education:
A baccalaureate or graduate degree in athletic training or related health profession.
Required Minimum Certification:
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association
Georgias Athletic Trainer license
AHA BLS CPR required
IMPACT/MOCA/CITI preferred
Required Minimum Experience:
Two 2 years minimum experience working as an athletic trainer in a clinical setting experience in rehabilitation with a focus in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury preferred.
Required Minimum Skills:
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrate clinical proficiency and manual dexterity in order to manipulate treatment equipment.
Highly motivated with a positive attitude.
Excellent problemsolving skills.
Displays effective verbal and nonverbal communication.
Adapts to changing work demands and work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in rehabilitation with a focus in concussion and mild traumatic brain injury preferred.
Masters degree in sports medicine or related field preferred.
Physical Demands:
Ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Normal patient care environment.
Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
Some potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Employment Type
Part-Time
