Licensed Athletic Trainer, Relief/PRN 0 FTE

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position Title: Licensed Athletic Trainer, Relief/PRN 0 FTEHours will be mostly late afternoons, weekends, evenings and some holidays

We place our Athletic Trainers in 19 schools we contract with in the Muskegon / Lakeshore area.

Relief/PRN staff pick up hours to cover for illnesses, LOA, planned PTO, etc.

Position Summary:Under general supervision, provide Athletic Training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician and in accordance with State of Michigan Athletic Training Practice Act. Specifically, the management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act under the direction of a licensed team physician. This includes the rendering of emergency care, development of injury prevention programs and providing appropriate preventative measures for the physically active person. This also includes the assessment, management, treatment; rehabilitation and reconditioning of the physically active person whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified and licensed athletic trainer. These duties may be conducted at local schools, community events and/or within an outpatient rehabilitation clinic.What the Certified Athletic Trainer will need:Current State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License required.

Analytical ability necessary to evaluate patient condition, design exercise and treatment plan, assess patient progress and make appropriate alterations to training plans.

Interpersonal ability necessary to effectively interact with patients in sensitive situations explaining treatment purpose and procedure, function and purpose of equipment, and so forth.

Ability to instruct patients and interact with allied health personnel. Ability to effectively represent clinic services to potential clients.

Physical ability to lift, support, position and manually exercise patients.

Ability to effectively write about Sports Medicine topics in hospital and community newspapers and high school news letters.

What the Certified Athletic Trainer will do:Evaluates patients functional abilities/disabilities, range of motion, strength, coordination, etc. through assessment and testing procedures. Establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements. Incorporates physicians' and (when appropriate) other healthcare professionals information and recommendations into evaluation.

In accordance with assessment, establishes an individual exercise or physical enhancement plan which specifies a) treatment goals, and b) the treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength, and increase coordination; modifies treatment plans in accordance with patient's response and condition changes.

Performs physical, mechanical and heat treatments, i.e., diathermy, ultrasound, hot pack application, whirlpool, and other modalities. Instructs patients in exercise and physical enhancement programs such as weight training and flexibility exercises.

Establishes an effective rapport with patients; interacts with them in a considerate and supportive manner. Responds to questions patiently and provides explanations regarding equipment and treatments.

Documents treatments and progress in patient's chart; indicates condition in relation toestablished goals and alterations to treatment plan to enhance therapy.

Remains abreast of developments in the fields of exercise therapy and athletic training;incorporates approved developments into clinic services when practicable.

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