Certified Athletic Trainer APP (Ashland Orthopedics)

Certified Athletic Trainer APP (Ashland Orthopedics) Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.
000000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days Full-time, salaried position.
Wage is based upon qualifications and years of relevant experience.
Travel Requirements: The Athletic Trainer may be required to travel to athletic events - attending both home and away events.
Mileage reimbursement provided as applicable.
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Asante Physician Partners (APP) is a group of top medical professionals working together to provide comprehensive care to patients in Southern Oregon.
We collaborate with other health care professionals throughout the area to offer you a full array of quality care close to home, supported by Asante's full range of services and hospitals.
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Certified Athletic Trainer Position Overview A key aspect of the Athletic Trainer's (AT) education and training is in the area of prevention and risk management.
The AT is the front-line professional charged with this duty.
Many individuals come to activity in less than ideal condition.
Pre-participation screenings are critical to identifying risks and putting prevention plans into action.
Additional prevention and risk management strategies undertaken by the AT range from on-site reviews for hazards, monitoring environmental conditions and educating participants on nutrition and performance enhancing drugs to monitoring for overtraining, maintenance of clinical and treatment areas, and development of emergency action plans.
Areas of Responsibility Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection: Educating participants and managing risk for safe performance and function.
Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis: Implementing standard evaluation techniques and formulating a clinical impression for the determination of a course of action.
Immediate and Emergency Care: Employing standard care procedures and communicating outcomes for efficient and appropriate care of the injured.
Treatment and Rehabilitation: Reconditioning participants for optimal performance and function.
Organizational and Professional Health and Well-being: Understanding and adhering to approved organizational and professional practices and guidelines to ensure individual and organizational well-being.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required Master's Degree or higher in related field of study, preferred Experience Prior related experience in a graduate, post graduate, or professional environment in a related field is required Previous experience in secondary school setting, preferred Licensure/Certifications Licensed Athletic Trainer by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) required Board certified (BOC) Athletic Training and in good standing with NATA required EMT-B: Emergency Medical Technician certified by Oregon Department of Human Services, preferred NPI number, preferred Other Skills & Abilities Decision Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensing guidelines.
Attention to Detail: Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
Time Management: Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
Flexibility with schedule is essential to provide service on site for athletic events.
Communication and Collaboration: Establish a working relationship with a designated team Physician, community Physicians, school nursing staff and other healthcare providers.
What We Offer Competitive starting wage Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution Generous Earned Time Off Tuition reimbursement after one year of service About Asante and Southern Oregon Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships.
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