Job Description
Athletic Trainer (ATC)- Orthopedics at Carle Health summary:
An Athletic Trainer in Orthopedics evaluates, treats, and manages patients of all ages through comprehensive physical assessments and therapeutic care in clinical settings. They collaborate with healthcare providers, educate patients and families, and ensure compliance with treatment plans while providing emergency care when needed. This role also involves maintaining accurate documentation, staying current with best practices, and supporting athletic training services in educational and community settings.
Overview
Assesses, evaluates, and treats patients of all ages in the clinical setting. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for providers, staff, residents, & students.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Bachelor's Degree
Athletic Training
Or Bachelor's Degree
Related Field
Licenses/Certifications Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Performs appropriate physical and/or development assessments.
Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.
Evaluates and revises plan of care based on changes in patient status and the individual's response to treatment.
Provides emergency care including Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation.
Updates knowledge of new ATC/medical practices and current literature appropriate to service and role to maintain currency of practice, expand knowledge and improve athlete care.
Takes responsibility for daily schedule of clinical provision of care.
Works directly with administrative and coding team to maintain appropriate documentation requirements when acting in the scribe role within the ambulatory setting
Accountable to perform work list responsibilities within Athletic Trainers scope of practice
Department Specific Job Function Assesses patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care including therapeutic outcomes.
Assesses patient's learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.
Delivers physical care to athlete following medical direction including monitoring of athlete response and results during care.
Designs and implements plans of care.
Documents evaluations and plans of care, according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and athlete's response to treatment.
Evaluates and assesses referred athlete.
Implements effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.
Instructs athlete and/or family members in performance of treatment, activities, or home care.
Provides athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events and or junior college as assigned.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $22.54per hour - $37.64per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Keywords:
athletic trainer, orthopedics, patient assessment, treatment plan, emergency care, therapeutic care, physical evaluation, sports injury, rehabilitation, clinical documentation
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work,