Athletic Trainer
Core
Provides and coordinates clinical care for patients across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians, including physical examinations, vitals, history taking, and patient education.
Role type
Clinical Athletic Trainer (Orthopedics/Sports Medicine)
Builds
Patient care plans, injury prevention programs, and rehabilitation support for student athletes and clinic patients.
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical examinations, patient history taking, vitals monitoring, cast/splint application and removal, DME fitting, injury assessment, rehabilitation planning, electronic medical record documentation, BLS certification
Preferred skills
Experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, or outpatient clinical settings
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Performs rooming, vitals, and reviews medication/allergy history; Conducts initial patient examinations and summarizes findings; Administers therapies or treatments as directed; Applies and removes casts and splints; Fits DME and provides instruction; Coordinates care activities with physicians and clinical team members; Provides injury prevention and care for student athletes at practices and games; Documents accurately in the electronic medical record.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical provider