Clinical Athletic Trainer

Department:

02408 WFBMG University Group Practice: Winston Salem Stratford - Surgery: Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

40 hours

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible.

Position Highlights:

Up to $12,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicant s

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in athletic training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) program.

• •Current athletic training certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• •Currently licensed or eligible for a State of applicable state License in Athletic Training within 30 days of hire.
• •Ability to complete American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS), which includes CPR and AED training within 30 days of hire.

What You'll Do:

• •Provide clinical athletic training services in local orthopaedic clinics following the rules and regulations of the National Athletic Trainers Association Code of Ethics, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, applicable state State Practice Act and Regulations for Licensed Athletic Trainers, and system-wide and Orthopaedic departmental Policies and Procedures.This position may require you to travel to local orthopedics clinic locations as needed.
• •Room patients and obtain pertinent medical history from patient/gaurdian.
• •Perform clinical injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized clinical practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making.
• •Order x-rays and/or imaging exams for patients as directed by providers.
• •Ability to prepare injections as directed by provider.
• •Provides support to the physician with procedures and wound care.
• •Apply custom splint and/or fiberglass casts as well as removal of casts.
• •Fit and instruct patients how to use braces, boots, crutches, splints, and any other durable medical equipment (DME.).
• •Provides support to the physician with concussion testing (baseline and/or post-injury), and maintains necessary training on concussion education, management, and care.
• •Provides therapeutic home exercise program instruction.
• •Administrative duties includes; answer patient calls, preparing charts (if applicable), patient paperwork, making post op calls, scheduling and coordinating patient appointments, completion of insurance, referral, disability, and FMLA forms, obtain prior authorizations.
• •Document/chart clinic notes in EPIC (EMR) with minimal mistakes.
• •Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA) in matters relating to patient records.
• •Assists in Patient Education for chronic and acute disease.
• •Participate in patient data collection for research studies (as needed).
• •Clean and stock exam rooms with required supplies.
• •Adheres to departmental dress code when providing on-site Athletic Training services.
• •Participates in professional growth and development related to the field of sports medicine to further his/her knowledge and maintain competencies required for the position and specific unit/ area(s) of assignment.
• •Assist with planning, organizing, implementing and compliance of departmental and policies.
• •Perform other related clinical duties as required incumbent to State Board of Medicine/ Board of Athletic Training Statue and Rules.
• •All employees must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.