Summary Sheet: Community & Sport |
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| Advertiser Name | Intermountain Health | | Advertiser Type: | Company |
| Classification: | Community & Sport | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Full Time |
Position: Athletic Trainer School Based |
Description:
Job Description:
This job code applies to the Athletic Trainer, in the high school setting, with primary assignment to support the medical needs of the school, while promoting the Intermountain Sports Medicine programs. Under the supervision of the team physicians, this position will provide medical coverage, both 'on-the-field' and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools and college settings, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. Understanding that this position will have variable hours.
Posting Specifics:
Full-Time; Benefits Eligible
Location: Local High Schools & supporting community events
Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional Saturday event coverage; Afternoons -Evenings
Job Essentials
Completes evaluation and assessments for common sports related injuries; often carrying out the care plan, including rehabilitation, and referral/collaboration with other medical providers. Will inform therapist or physician of any problems or concerns with patient status or progress.
Assesses and administers first aide to injured athletes during practices and sporting events along with the appropriate documentation.
After evaluation of all injuries, makes appropriate physician referral when needed.
Oversees the operation of training room ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the training room maintains a professional atmosphere.
Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapist as well as other sports medicine team members.
Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes.
Actively engages in the implementation of marketing strategies of the Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs.
Regional or hospital specific events may include: community events such as road or bike races, Iron Man, Huntsman World Senior games, all-star tournaments, health fairs, other like events not specified.
Also to include ownership and oversight of Value in Kind and other advertising items that may apply, such as ensuring announcements are read at games, Ads in the athletic programs, posting banners, signs and posters where appropriate, other like items not specified.
Invests in developing strong relationships with Key Stakeholders at assigned school. Key Stakeholders include but not limited to; Athletic Director and staff, School Administration and Faculty, Coaching Staff, Boosters, and Parents.
Strategies to include but not limited to: attending school faculty, administrative, and coaching staff meetings; organize and present in-services, lectures and educational opportunities as appropriate; organize and conduct seasonal physicals and coaches conferences as appropriate; participation in off season sport camps and training as appropriate.
Also to include extending working hours to meet the changing needs of the school or sport, to include travel to support away games, being accessible by phone at all hours for injury questions and consultations.
Invests in developing strong relationship with associated physicians and physical therapists.
Participates and commits to furthering the growth of Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs, improving our market share by influencing greater number of athletes and non-athletes (i.e., Key Stakeholders) to our participating providers. Also to include attending necessary Sports Medicine staff meetings and trainings.
Maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment at the clinics and school. Inform supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
Ensures that proper return to play criteria is met before allowing participation by athlete or patient, ensuring that the best interest of the athlete or patient is always the first priority.
The hours to accomplish said expectations will vary depending on the schools seasonal or calendar needs.
Shows flexibility in the number of hours worked including time spent traveling to away games and may at times include weekends, early morning, and late night hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Current athletic trainer license in state of practice.
National athletic trainer certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated effectiveness with interpersonal relationships (i.e., athletes, school administrators and coaches, physicians, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.
Location:
Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital
Work City:
Ogden
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.58 - $39.49
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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.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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