Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Physician Extender/Clinic ATC Job at Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, IL

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  • Hopedale Medical Complex
  • Hopedale, IL

Job Description

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The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention of athletic injuries; the maintenance of the health and well-being; and the recuperation and rehabilitation following illness, injury, or surgery of all athletes, as well as all the responsibilities mentioned under the Illinois Athletic Trainers Practice Act. The Certified Athletic Trainer will also act as a Physician Extender during HMC clinics or as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Works as the athletic trainer at a local High School to ensure coverage of home events and quality patient care.
  • Assists with Coach’s clinics and outreach coverage to local high schools, including public relation duties, evaluation, recognition, prevention and rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, regarding all athletic industrial rehabilitation patients.
  • Provides medical coverage at outside games, practices, and/or tournaments as needed.
  • Communicates with athletes, parents, athletic directors, coaches, and physicians regarding athletes’ playing status and ability to return to competition.
  • Communicates/coordinates needs with the appropriate school Athletic Directors regarding school sports coverage/programs.
  • Demonstrates creativity, skill, and efficiency in evaluating and providing patient treatment programs within departmental guidelines and state practice act guidelines.
  • Provides assessments of patients including review of pertinent medical history information, performance of specific assessments; determination of recommendations and accurately communicate and present this information to the physician.
  • Responsible for educating patients and ensuring that the physician's instructions/protocols are understood and adhered to by the patient.
  • Provides clear and concise written information when giving patient education to the patient and/or their families.
  • Demonstrates competence in department specific tasks (modalities).
  • Participates in State, District and National Athletic Training Organizations as appropriate.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
  • Clear and effective communication skills when communicating with physical therapists and physicians regarding patients’ conditions.
  • Professional level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology, techniques, and modalities.
  • Holds current CPR/AED certification or willing to obtain certification.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and respectful manner.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Athletic Training Program or Entry Level Masters.
  • BOC certification and IL AT license or eligible.
  • Approximately one to two years’ experience of progressively responsible related experience, necessary to gain a thorough knowledge of athletic training techniques.

Hopedale Medical Complex has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the country for patient satisfaction.

To learn more about us, watch our YouTube video "The Hopedale story" :

Compensation details: 26-28 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area,

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