Athletic Trainer II

POSITION PURPOSE

• The L-ATC will provide outreach athletic training and sports medicine services to a contracted school or sports organization in collaboration with a licensed physician. The L-ATC is responsible for the athletic training room and event coverage for the contracted school/organization per the terms of the agreement(s). The L-ATC will assess athletic injuries and provide referrals based on medical necessity. The L-ATC will establish a plan of care and implement an individualized treatment program for the student/participating athletes based on evaluation results and established goals. The L-ATC will perform other related duties as needed, including documentation, patient and family education, new program development, and administration duties necessary in the routine of the workplace. The L-ATC may also provide services in the outpatient clinical setting including opportunities to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist or orthopedic physician.

SITE(S)

• Buildings and events associated with contracted local school/organization
• Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and/or associated outpatient clinics

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree from an accredited professional athletic training program

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3 months – 1 year

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
• Valid licensure to practice as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Wisconsin
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire

SUPERVISES

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer or similar field experience.
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provide Athletic Training services to contracted area school/organization or at the request of the Director of Rehabilitation, providing patient centered care to all student-athletes.
2. Serve as the primary Athletic Trainer for multiple sports as requested by the contracted school/organization or Director of Rehabilitation, including injury and illness evaluation, treatments, rehabilitation, referrals, maintaining timely/accurate medical records, coordinate medical care following physician's plan of care.
3. Position provides onsite practice coverage, event coverage, and team travel per contract.
4. Position will require night, weekend and holiday coverage as requested by the contracted school/organization or Director of Rehabilitation.
5. Act as the appropriate medical contact and coordinate medical care for all assigned teams and established student-athlete patients.
6. Provide general coverage for the Athletic Training Room during posted hours.
7. Provide appropriate Athletic Training Room management, including but not limited to proper supply use, inventory, cleaning, and facility maintenance.
8. Appropriately report injuries, illnesses, and referrals to the Sports Medicine Lead and/or supervising orthopedic physician when necessary.
9. Effectively communicate with athletic director, organization administration, program coaches, and/or strength & conditioning staff regarding participation status and limitations of injured and ill student athletes while complying with HIPAA standards.
10. Serve as liaison between the staff and student-athletes at the contracted school/organization and Froedtert South Sports Medicine providers.
11. Perform administrative functions or roles as directed by the Sports Medicine Lead and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services.
12. Supervises patient exercise program. May require demonstrating stretches and/or resistance exercises.
13. Administers various types of modalities when necessary to provide optimal patient care.
14. Evaluates on and off-field athletic injuries. May be required to assist in transporting and/or assisting the injured athlete from the field.
15. Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with their scope of practice in Wisconsin and Froedtert South policy and procedure.

Pay range: $21.50 - $35.50/hr. based on experience (Position is eligible for up to a 25% differeinatal)