JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Certified Athletic Trainer II functions with the responsibility for providing comprehensive athletic health services to include pre-practice and pre-game preparation, injury/illness evaluation, first aid emergency care, follow-up rehabilitation, and related services all under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician. The athletic trainer may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution, community athletic events or an academy.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

Shift Length (in hours):
8-10 hours daily

Shifts/Week:

5
Overtime Required:
Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Education (OPTIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (providing board of certification)
• Masters’ degree in a related field (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in related field and Masters’ degree in athletic training from an accredited college/university (providing board of certification)

Experience:

• Experience providing on-field athletic training coverage
• Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility

Licensure:

• Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility (required)

Certification:

• Nationally certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) (Required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Must possess sufficient computer skills to utilize computerized documentation system, Microsoft word, excel, shared drives

Additional Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of a physician, this employee will provide medical services and also:

• Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patients potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures
• Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management
• Recognizes the need to, and appropriately refers athletes to other disciplines and agencies.
• Effectively prioritizes athlete problems according to competitive environment, discharge environment and intervention timelines.
• Performs athlete re-evaluations in accordance with all regulatory requirements and consults with the team physician in any questionable situation relating to the evaluation and treatment of the athlete.
• Demonstrates a high level of professional competence in the delivery of services as demonstrated by the clinical outcomes
• Provides teaching to athlete, coach, trainer, family and staff according to the educational needs of the learner using appropriate methods
• Maintains equipment and environment in a safe and orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:

• Applied knowledge: Must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems; assessment, evaluation skills, and working with other healthcare professionals will be required
• Decision making skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines
• Attention to detail: Athletic Trainers should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision
• Must possess Initiative and be a problem solver
• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
• Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
• Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
• Work Ethics – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
• Understands and can formulate process flow relative to HR policy and procedures
• Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome
• Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personally, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
• Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
• Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendation

Additional Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care communit