Athletic Trainer [PRN] [Blount], Athletic Training, Variable at Prisma Health

Maryville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Athletic training, Injury management, Injury prevention, Patient assessment, Clinical documentation, Mentoring, Community outreach, Emergency care coordination, Vital signs monitoring, Patient education, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Equipment maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assists with the management of patient/athlete visits within the clinic performing a range of clinical responsibilities in support of the physicians. Participates in community outreach and conducts presentations on a variety of Athletic Training Topics. Oversees Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers and mentors new staff members. Provides athletic training services at sporting events and community events. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Interaction and management of patient visit within clinic for physician. Interacts regularly with patients and others involved in the patient/athlete's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care. Obtains initial patient history, vital signs, and/or follow up status and presents to physician in preparation for their exam of patient/athlete. Request and organization of ancillary studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans, lab work, etc.) and presentation for for review. Organization and disbursement of patient lab work or other office tests as directed. Patient instruction upon discharge for physical therapy, further studies, follow up appointments and direction for patients as they leave the clinic. Teaches, counsels and communicates with patients, athletes, their families, coaches and others to achieve the desired outcomes. Interacts with patients, athletes, coaches, families and colleagues to enlist cooperation in establishing programs to ensure the safe return to play of athlete or activity of the patient. Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention. Participates in follow-up care once the patient/athlete is ready to return to play or their desired activity. Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other Prisma Health/community resources (such as an MD). Complies with departmental policies for documentation. Responsible for taking office notes as directed. Responsible for organization and disbursement of incoming medical records, reports, etc. as they arrive at the clinic. Report of patients/athletes sent to MD, follow-up services ordered and where the service was performed, MRI, etc. Works at community events. Coordinates and presents at local/ state/regional level on Athletic Training Topics. Supports and provides educational material to athletes, coaches, parents, community at large on injury management and prevention. Coordinates/arranges sessions with local EMT/Emergency Services for coordination of care for injured athlete. Coordinates with other school personnel and parents /guardians to get HIPPA Consent and Consent to Treat signed and back in a timely manner. Calls MD, medical assistants, parents, coaches, Coordinator of Sports Medicine, Radiology, etc. to ensure ambulatory services are performed through Prisma Health as much as possible. Provides oversight and delegates tasks to Student Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainer. Mentor new staff members and serve as a consultant for new staff, as needed. Responsible for basic daily and weekly maintenance, general cleanliness, and upkeep of stock in rooms. Responsible for preparation of exam rooms for patient visits and emptying and disposal of biohazard waste and sharps containers as directed. Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology or related field preferred. Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state the team member is working. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80019590 Athletic Trainer Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

The Athletic Trainer manages patient visits in a clinical setting, assists physicians with examinations, and provides injury prevention and management services at sporting events. They also oversee student trainers, mentor new staff, and coordinate care with community resources and emergency services.