Certified Athletic Trainer - School System (Healthcare)

Doctor's of Physical Therapy is hiring Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)! Signing Bonus!

New grads are welcome to apply! Full-time Licensed and Certified ATC to provide High School sports medicine outreach for Ankeny Community School District. The qualified candidate will workto expand event and training room coverage for growing High School and Middle School programs.

This position will average 40 hours/week. The ATC will provide afternoon and evening High School and/or Middle School event coverage, daily training room and practice coverage. Must be skilled in injury assessment and first aid care, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and work effectively with all members of the Athletics Department. The ATC will work daily to communicate athlete status to coaches, parents, and school nurse and coordinate necessary referrals with physicians, specialists, and physical therapy.

Full time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Salary 50k to 62k dependent upon experience
Medical Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Sign On Bonus
Attainable Bonus Program
PTO
Paid Holidays

Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for the evaluation and progression of
treatment of patients of all ages and abilities suffering from injuries or
illnesses affecting physical functionality. The Athletic Trainer
must also be able to demonstrate the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Point of contact for school based programs and contact for services within
those contracts.
Effective at building positive referral relationships with the coaches, program and physician offices through timely communication with
all parties.
Administers concussion protocol for school athletes including identification
of signs/symptoms including effective communication with player, coaches,
parents, nurses, and physicians. This includes return-to-play criteria set by
the state athletic association.
Identifies which athletic injuries are appropriate for physical therapy
referral and facilities the referral process.
Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and
medical records to determine physical therapy treatment necessary.
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory
perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency,
and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Understand the unique features, rules, and regulations, of the Workers
Compensation system as they relate to patient care, documentation,
treatment and communication to ensure excellent outcomes for that patient population.
Understand Doctors of Physical Therapy's lines of service, how to perform
and recommend them, teach and progress patients, document and
communicate results to clients as needed.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of
patient data.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical
activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities,
daily-living activities, and work/sports related functions.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using
equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs,
ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to
achieve maximum benefit
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and
electronic medical record.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at
home.
Completes all required patient documentation, charging and
communication with all team members, internal and external, in a complete, efficient and appropriate manner.
Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient
information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on
assignment setting

Personal Attributes:

Strong interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Strong sense of compassion
Ability to demonstrate patience
Highly self motivated and directed
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Other Responsibilities:

Complete required company orientation
Follow clinic and OSHA safety rules and procedures
Uphold HIPAA regulations
Punctual and dependent for assigned shifts

Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited ATC program
Current ATC license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Cognitive skills as related to the position
National BOC Certification

Working Conditions
Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient
schedules. The job is physically demanding. Athletic Trainers are
required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time
stooping, kneeling, bending and crouching. ATCs move heavy
equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn,
stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must
follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.

Physical Demands
Ability to lift forty (40) pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand
and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The
employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus.

Physical Demand Ratings are an estimate of the overall strength
requirements that are considered to be important for an average,
successful work performance of a specific job. In order to classify the
occupation of a worker with a physical demand rating, the most strenuous
and frequently performed tasks are evaluated.