Athletic Trainer - Roanoke City Public Schools at Carilion Clinic

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 2331 Franklin Rd - Roanoke Requisition Number: R163436 Athletic Trainer - Roanoke City Public Schools (Open)

 How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: This position will support Roanoke City Public Schools. The School Athletic Trainer works with athletes to prevent athletic injury and enhance performance using knowledge of nutrition, hygiene, psychology, conditioning and protective equipment. Develops training programs to prevent injuries and examine athletes' injuries while also showing them techniques to build their strength and avoid future or further injury. They will be a point of contact between area athletic programs and the physician practice. Provides support for clinical and medical staff in the delivery of quality medical care.

 The School Athletic Trainer ​ ​ Demonstrates ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning. Collects data and performs patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc. Performs initial patient evaluation and screens, report findings to physician, complete requisitions for lab, x-ray, mri, etc. Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries. Maintains work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed. Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste. Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care. Serves as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff and school personnel. Documents patient information in the electronic medical record in a timely manner; update information as indicated; record appointments of referrals and diagnostic studies. Develops and distributes ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance. Performs patient evaluation during post operative phases and provides education on home care plans for pain care, ADL's, mobility and exercise. Performs clerical and office functions as directed. Helps to review charts the night before patient's appointment, making sure all needed information is in the chart: test results, referrals, lab results, etc. If anything is missing call the appropriate facility to retrieve the needed information. Provides bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal and post-operative wound assessment and care. Provides patient brace/crutch fitting, production education, and gait training for all types of patients with/without assistive devices and with various weight bearing status and neurological conditions. Will work with schools to demonstrate and provide proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment. Covers assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, and related events under the supervision of the program physician. Provides education programs to school personnel, student athletes, and guardians about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance. Coordinates pre- and post-participation exams and assist with acquiring protective equipment for athletes as needed. Frequent communication/interaction with patients, physicians, coworkers, area coaches and athletic trainers. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Must be able to provide services as appropriate for patients of all ages. Assist in the development and implementation of newly established sports medicine program 

 What We Require: Education: Bachelor's degree in health-related field required. Experienc