Amtex Systems Inc.

Certified Athletic Trainer

Amtex Systems Inc. United States

Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 20 years.

Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.

Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's Degree

JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential Functions

  • Assess the physically active person/athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer; treat approved individuals in accordance with protocol. Record past and current health status; identify chief complaint; review systems
  • Acting as a scribe, may document/ record all aspects of the ambulatory visit including physician plan for care and follow up including:
  • Diagnosis and ordering fields - to pend orders under direct supervision of the supervising physician in the clinical setting
  • May perform problem focused musculoskeletal exam under direction of Attending physician
  • Performs telephone triage with focus on concussion and sports medicine postoperative calls regarding rehabilitation, postoperative exercises, bracing, return to play
  • Provide follow up communication to postoperative patients, based on surgeon plan for care and follow up as documented in electronic medical record
  • Act as a liaison between the physician, parents/patients, local ATC regarding follow up care, rehabilitation, and return to activity and/or athletic participation.
  • May perform the following tasks at the direction of a supervising physician:
  • Following the completion of training and competency documentation Cast/splint application and removal for extremity injuries
  • Application of braces/DME

Skills:     

Essential Functions

  • Examine the patient’s chronological and/or developmental level in relationship to rehabilitation goals and treatment and develop injury prevention programs and provide appropriate preventative and supportive devices for the physically active person;
  • Dispense written, illustrated home programs of exercises and activities which assist the athlete in the healing and rehabilitation of the injuries;
  • Dispense implement written educational materials regarding care of injury, prevention and rehabilitation, and reconditioning exercises, and fitness programs;
  • Act as a liaison between the physician, PTs, OTs, and the patients/parents regarding follow-up care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and return to activity and/or athletic participation
  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
  • Monitor patient/athlete and family response to treatments
  • In consultation and with the approval of the supervising physician, and per the physician’s plan of care as documented in the electronic record, modify interventions based on effectiveness, evidence-based practice and individual athlete and family needs
  • Act as a liaison (providing physician’s recommendations) to athletic trainers and coaches regarding athlete’s return to play after acute injury evaluation and/or surgical intervention.
  • Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for problems beyond the scope of practice and in consultation with the treating physician
  • Participate in community programs and outreach as designated by the Division
  • Provide positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations
  • Contribute to the teamwork within and between departments and organizations

Skills

  • Intermediate proficiency with Office software (Microsoft Office).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Solid interpersonal skills
  • Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data
  • Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner

Work Experience

  • At least three (3) years of athletic trainer experience. Required
  • At least five (5) years of athletic trainer experience Preferred
  • Previous pediatric athletic trainer experience Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

  • Licensed Athletic Trainer (Pennsylvania) Pennsylvania State Licensing Board upon hire Required
  • Athletic Trainer Board Certification (NATA BOC) National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) upon hire Required

Certifications & Licenses:   

  • Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Trainer Board Certification (NATA BOC) National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) upon hire
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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