Job Title: Certified Athletic Trainer

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist in the provision of patient care and related activities under the direct, on-site supervision of a physical/occupational therapist or physical/occupational therapist assistant, instruction and other related activities to patients as assigned by the attending physical/occupational therapist and in strict compliance with the established Plan of Care and per the supervision requirements mandated by state law or payor regulations (whichever is more stringent). Assessment and appropriate delivery of care to injured athletes as outlined in the scope of practice for athletic training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the physical/occupational therapist or physical/occupational therapist assistant with patient treatment, instruction, and other related services following the Physical/Occupational Therapist’s evaluation and establishment of the patient’s plan of care.
• Report all significant outcomes of patient treatments to the Physical/Occupational Therapist for intervention and/or plan of care revision.
• Document the name of the supervising Physical/Occupational Therapist per patient as required by State statute.
• Report all patient care activities performed requiring program modification immediately to the Physical/Occupational Therapist.
• Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance, and support operations of the clinic’s physical plant, patient care equipment, and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures.
• Carry out EHS duties as designated by the Clinic Manager, Owner, Director of Clinical Services, and/or ATC Manager.
• Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources, and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated with the CCP.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, training, and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision.
• Evaluation and care of injured athletes as outlined under licensure for Athletic Trainers. Collaboration of findings with coaches and parents as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from an accredited institution.
• State licensure in Athletic Training.
• A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post-training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position.
• A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CAPACITY:

Consistent with published industry PDC norms or minimally:

• Requires manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
• Lifting—routinely loads of 5-35 pounds from:
  • Floor to waist
  • Waist to shoulder
  • Shoulder to overhead
• Carrying—routinely loads of 5-10 pounds for 40-50 feet.
• Pushing—routinely loads of 5-150 pounds on casters, runners, or pulleys.
• Sustaining a grip—routinely for 1-2 minutes of 40-50 pounds.
• Guarding a “lift load” routinely of 120-140 pounds.

EXPOSURE DETERMINATION:

• Has the potential for Hazardous Substance Exposure due to work duties.
• Has the potential for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure due to work duties.

HIPAA STATUS:

• Has been determined as eligible for access to/use of PHI & EPHI based on work duties and responsibilities in compliance with ‘minimal necessary’ standards.