Certified Athletic Trainer - Springfield, United States - Premier Orthopaedics

Description

Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is looking for anAthletic Trainer (ATC) to work at our Springfield Hospital outpatient office

The Company:

Premier Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice formed in 2000 that specializes in the diagnosis and care for a wide range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions.

Through partnership with the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), we have grown to over 50 specialty locations and over 100 physicians across the Greater Philadelphia regionWe're proud of the company we've built as we've grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every dayAtPremier Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business Our robust benefits package includes the following:Competitive Health, Pharmacy, Vision, and Dental Plan BenefitsDisability and Protective BenefitsHSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match401k plan with company match.

Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide supportEmployee Appreciation DaysEmployee Wellness EventsBenefits eligibility within 30 days of employmentESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSActs as a liaison between patients, physicians, physician assistants, RNs, MAs, and employeeResponsible for maintaining clinic flow in all areas of the clinic to include the directing of physicians to their next patient, having pertinent data available and ready for reviewAble to provide competent patient assessment through history, physical and examination on all new and established patientsAble to review patient records and data base to determine health status and is able to identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical and examAfter evaluation of the patient is able to provide a thorough presentation of pertinent data both subjective and objective to the attending physicianRecords patient data gathered during the interview or examination and maintains in patient file and EMRAble to communicate effectively the intended treatment plan with written and verbal instruction to ensure patient comprehension and compliancePerforms duties of casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, wound care, brace fitting and crutch trainingEDUCATION Bachelor's degree in athletic training as well as a valid state license or certification.

Proven education or experience will be requested.
EXPERIENCE2 years of Athletic Trainer experience in a clinic setting preferredREQUIREMENTSMust hold a valid Athletic Trainer certification.
KNOWLEDGEStrong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options.
Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques and equipmentSKILLSDetail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.

Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skillsABILITIESAbility to effectively communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their athletic training treatments.

Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.
Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.