Athletic Trainer, Clinic - Huntingdon Valley, PA, United States - JAG Physical Therapy

Description

Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG PT outreach athletic training contracts.

These duties, set forth below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG PT Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive.

The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.
Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG PT organization This includes a functional athletic training room with an updated, site-specific policies and procedures manual
Provide first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for the athletes affiliated with contracted organization
Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. in adherence with the JAG PT policy and state of licensure professional practice standards
Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness related topics

Act as the workers compensation case manager for any professional contracted team both in and out of season, submitting all insurance information, facilitating appropriate referrals, tracking compensation claims & reporting back to the professional organization within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines in the event of an accident.

Responsible for collaborating with other JAG PT professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services
When not at assigned outreach location, the AT will assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations of their facility
Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics to assist with daily operations
Collaborate with marketing & promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement & growth projects
Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes
Oversee the ordering of athletic trainer supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up to date inventory
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification