Athletic Trainer

Optim Sports Medicine is seeking a PRN Certified Athletic Trainer. 

Primary Duties: SUMMARY : 

The Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) in the outreach setting is responsible for the provision of athletic training services for assigned schools, school systems, sports clubs and/or organizations, community sporting events, or other community activities under the supervision of the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and/or designated Team Physician(s), in accordance with the Georgia State Athletic Training Practice Act and the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC), and as a representative Optim Medical Center – Tattnall. The ATC is also responsible to case manage/navigate injured athletes/patients that require referral to a higher level of care, market/promote OMCT physicians, services, and facilities, implement and/or participate in educational activities related to sports medicine, orthopedics, and wellness, and otherwise serve as a community relationship manager for his/her assigned service area(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages athletic injuries under the supervision of the designated team physician and based on the Georgia State Practice Act and the NATABOC’s six practice domains, which include;

• Prevention

• Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

• Immediate Care

• Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning

• Organization and Administration and Professional Responsibility

Performs athletic training services specific to the contractual obligations agreed upon by Optim Medical Center – Tattnall and the assigned schools, school systems, sports clubs and/or organizations, community sporting events, or other community activities.

Serves as the primary case manager/patient navigator for athletic injuries that require referral to a higher level of care when consulted by students, parents, coaches, community members, etc. Specific duties:

• Maintains athlete records with current demographic and insurance information in a timely manner.

• Streamlines/facilitates physician appointments as requested/needed.

• Attends physician appointments with athletes when feasible and as permitted but always communicates injuries and understands and caries out providers plan.

• Educates stakeholders regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, etc.

• Call athletes immediately after surgery. Primary contact for post-op questions.

• Serves as a liaison between stakeholders regarding injury status, return to play, etc.

• Contacts parents or guardians when injuries occur to explain options and approach.

• Actively engages and maintains a consistent marketing effort at their assigned school or organization. 

In general, utilizes his/her role as an ATC to create opportunities to directly market, promote, educate, network, and otherwise represent OMCT’s physicians, menu of services, and/or facilities in the community(s) served.

Serves as the primary Optim relationship manager for coaches, teachers, faculty, staff, parents, and students at assigned school(s). Specific duties may include:

• Available to assist school nursing with athletic type injuries as needed/consulted.

• Implements wellness programs for faculty/staff at assigned school(s) as requested.

• Participates in healthcare education activities at assigned school(s) as requested.

• Attends and speaks at parent/coaches meetings to provide education and program insight.

• Coordinates and/or offers CPR/first aid certification for faculty/staff as requested.

• Networks with school booster clubs/organizations.

 Serves as the primary Optim Sports Medicine relationship manager for community stakeholders in assigned county or city. Specific duties may include:

• Partners with local primary care for help with non-ortho athletic injuries.

• Partners with local primary care for help with annual sports physicals.

• Partners with local primary care to help with referrals to Optim as needed.

• Available to recreational sports organizations for injury prevention education.

• Available to recreational sports organizations for injury consults as requested.

• Networks with local civic clubs to promote ATC work at assigned school(s).

• Networks with local media outlets to promote ATC work at assigned school(s).

• Develops/implements community education activities on injury prevention.

• Participates in Optim sponsored community events as requested/needed.

Completes all weekly, monthly, and annual reporting requirements on time and in the requested format to ensure appropriate documentation of athletic training activities for senior leadership.

Attends all required departmental meetings.

Other duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical – Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving solutions.

Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality. Displays an optimistic outlook and always displays a positive attitude.

Oral Communications – Participates in meetings; Able to communicate in ways that builds strong collaborative relationships; Experience with public speaking.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Leadership-Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality Management- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; identifies external threats and opportunities.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Safety and Security – Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience : 

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in health related field, with current NATA-BOC certification, and/or current Georgia Licensed Athletic Trainer required. One or two years in athletic training experience preferred. Entry level graduates with NATA-BOC certification will be considered.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Internet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands: Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and/or demonstrate ability to communicate to give adequate directions and instructions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must be able to assist with or transfer patients/athletes of various weight/heights, stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills, be able to walk long distances, push carts with athletic equipment on them, and be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment may be indoors or outdoors with exposure to various types of weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee will have the potential for close contact with athletes/patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.

Optim Offers : 

Competitive salary in a lower cost of living area  401k plan  Competitive benefits  Holiday pay  Personal, Sick, Vacation pay **Sign-On Bonus Available**

Optim Difference:

Great working environment  Large community of outreach athletic trainers for coverage support and mentorship. Opportunities for in-house professional development and continuing education. Supportive and approachable physicians and administration. Opportunities for surgical observation if desired.  No morning clinical duties required.  Additional event coverage opportunities available with compensation and mileage. 

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