Athletic Trainer; School-based

Position: Athletic Trainer (School-based)
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Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* The primary responsibility of the Athletic Trainer is to provide rehabilitative care to injured athletes and patients under the direction of the Sports Medicine physician. This position will be a school-based trainer located on school grounds, providing coverage in the clinic when needed as a backup. The Athletic Trainer will educate the patient regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related topics as directed by the physician.
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* Always maintains the utmost level of confidentiality.
* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates ethical business practices and personal actions and adheres to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and diagnosis by
* Understanding medical diagnosis and treatment interventions.
* Following established rehabilitation protocols based on diagnosis.
* Providing education to parents and patients in an ongoing fashion.
* Completing charges daily.
* Patient documentation must be completed daily with appropriate content.
* Demonstrates effective use of time for direct and indirect patient care and departmental responsibilities.
* Delivers competent age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
* Identifies patient/family needs for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral, as necessary, in collaboration with the physician and professional nursing staff.
* Serves as liaison between the patient, nursing, physician, and office staff.
* Responsible for data collection and data entry (patient history).
* Provides patient home exercise protocols as directed by the physician.
* Provides patient brace/crutch fitting and product education.
* Stock examination/treatment rooms, as appropriate.
* Follow all HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
* Support effective patient care flow through the clinic.
* Cover sporting events as scheduled.
** Education and/or

Experience:

*** Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Must have experience with athletes in numerous sports
** Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
*** Maintain current Athletic Trainer licensure in the State of Texas
* Maintain certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, preferred
* Maintain BOC Certification, preferred locations:
Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Today
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