Job Information
Intermountain Health School Athletic Trainer Float in Murray, Utah
Job Description:
This job code applies to the Athletic Trainer, in the community youth or high school setting, with primary assignment to support the medical needs of the assigned partner; provide medical coverage, on field and in the training room for injured athletes during practices and events. Such duties may also extend to assist other local high schools, community sporting events, and regional sporting camps/activities. Understanding that this position is exempt and will have variable hours.
Posting Specifics
Pay Range: $25.08-$38.71 Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more details
Shift Details: primarily weekdays with occasional weekends and some holidays
Unit/Location: primarily support the salt lake valley with occasional float to Utah county areas.
Scope
Carries out rehabilitation program independently after athlete or patient has been evaluated and treatment plan has been established. When evaluation is completed by PT or team physician, patient or athlete will be treated as per protocol. Informs therapist or physician of any problems or concerns with patient status or progress.
Athletic Trainer assesses and administers first aide to injured athletes during practices and sporting events along with the appropriate documentation. After evaluation of all injuries, makes appropriate physician referral when needed.
Oversees the operation of the Athletic Training room ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the Athletic Training room maintains a professional atmosphere.
Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapist as well as other sports medicine team members. Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes.
Provides education and training on injury prevention, advocates for overall health literacy, nutrition and mental health wellbeing.
Actively engages in the implementation of marketing strategies of the Intermountain Sports Medicine Programs.
Regional or hospital specific events may include community events such as running races, bike races, triathlons, tournaments, health fairs, other like events not specified.
Also to include assisting with the execution of Value in Kind and other advertising items that may apply, such as ensuring announcements are read at games, athletic programs, posting marketing banners, other like items not specified.
Invests in developing strong relationships with Key Stakeholders at assigned school. Key Stakeholders include but not limited to; Athletic Director, School Administration and Faculty, Coaching Staff, Boosters, and Parents.
Strategies to include but not limited to: attending school faculty, administrative, and coaching staff meetings; organize and present in-services, lectures, educational opportunities as appropriate; organize and conduct seasonal physicals and coaches conferences as appropriate; participation in off season camps and training as appropriate.
To include travel to support away games and events.
Invests in developing strong relationship with community medical providers that support associated school/club; physicians, physical therapists and other professionals, private practice, affiliated and/or employed with Intermountain Healthcare.
Facilitates care coordination for student athletes, parents and stakeholders to ensure proper quality and service.
Attends necessary Sports Medicine staff meetings. Maintains a clean, safe, and professional environment at the clinics and school. Inform supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
Ensures that proper return to play criteria is met before allowing participation of athlete or patient, ensuring that the best interest of the athlete or patient is the first priority.
This is an Exempt Professional position and the hours to accomplish said expectations will vary depending on the school seasonal or calendar needs. Shows flexibility in the number of hours worked including time spent traveling to away games and may at times include weekends, early morning, and other hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified; Required
Current State Licensure for Athletic Training; Required
Credentialed as an Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification (BOC); Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers; Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated effectiveness with interpersonal relationships (i.e., athletes, school administrators and coaches, physicians, etc.).
Physical Requirements:
Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.
Anticipated job posting close date:
05/10/2024
Location:
TOSH
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.08 - $38.71
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