Athletic Trainer
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic
and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, Certified
Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our team! Along with a
collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding
employment package includes competitive salaries, excellent
medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a
generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability
insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
Position Summary The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) role will
divide their time 50% providing the highest level of athletic
training services with contracted schools (St. Gertrude) or teams
at games and events as directed by Ortho-On-Call leadership where
we are designated as the medical provider. The other 50% of their
time will be dedicated for the coordination of care for all
Ortho-On-Call clinic patients under direct supervision of physician
or advanced practice provider, as it relates to Durable Medical
Equipment (DME) and will interact across the enterprise in order to
facilitate necessary services. This position will directly report
to the Ortho-On-Call Operations Manager. Primary Functions &
Accountabilities Provide a high-level of medical service including,
but not limited to, emergency care, prevention, assessment,
referrals, treatment, and rehabilitation to athletes. Ensure
emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events. Provide
effective written and oral communication between athletes, coaches,
sports performance staff, administrators, as well as, the
multi-disciplinary medical team regarding status and progress of
athletes. Maintain athlete confidentiality of team physician
treatments plans and medical records. Other athletic training
administrative duties as assigned. Clinic duties will include
assisting physician(s) with patient care pertaining to DME in our
Ortho-On-Call locations. Responsible for all DME related vendor
management, purchasing and inventory for central Ortho-On-Call
locations Distributes DME between central Ortho-On-Call locations
in the event of supply shortages Reviews provider charting to
ensure correct DME coding is entered Adjusts encounter coding for
DME as needed Trains new clinical team members for competencies on
DME fitting and dispensing Serves as part-time Athletic Trainer for
St. Gertrude school teams and part time with Ortho On Call DME
services At all times represents OrthoVirginia while maintaining
the highest level of professionalism across all duties Position
requires nights and weekends to cover team events Knowledge, Skills
& Abilities Understand the management of a Durable Medical
Equipment program, including measuring and fitting devices,
documenting for possible reimbursement, and measuring the value of
the product to both the patient and the program. Express
understanding of patient education as it relates to post-procedure
wound care. Demonstrate appropriate usage of instruments and
supplies for wound care and suture / staple removal. Demonstrate
the ability to safely apply and remove casts and splints for upper
and lower extremities. Determine and respond to patient needs and
concerns based on the diagnosis and treatment plan provided.
Provide and explain patient education materials and other
documentation (excuse notes, restrictions, worker's compensation
forms, etc.) in a manner that is understandable to the patient.
Demonstrate understanding of basic operating room policies and
procedures (sterile vs. non-sterile, scrubbing in, patient
positioning, patient transfers, etc.). Position Requirements
Current NATABOC certification Valid Virginia state licensure, or
eligible At least three (3) years of experience as a Certified
Athletic Trainer at a college/university, professional level and/or
working with elite athletes. Allow flexibility to work out of all 3
or more locations and nights and weekends to cover team events
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree, preferred Physical
health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of
the position
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Richmond , Athletic Trainer, Human Resources , Richmond, Virginia
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