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Athletic Trainer (At). HPO
Reef Systems Moody , AFB 31699
Posted 5 days ago
DescriptionComplete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer's orientation and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments. Contractor personnel may be required to participate in specific operator training activities to better understand SOP performance and injuries.
Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness. These screening procedures may include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal flexibility assessment, muscular strength and endurance assessment, cardiovascular fitness assessment, postural and ergonomic assessment and body composition assessment.
Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients.
Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations.
Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide those decisions. Interventions used by Athletic Trainers include but are not limited to: techniques to restore joint range of motion and muscle extensibility, exercises to improve strength, endurance, speed and power, activities to improve balance, neuromuscular control and coordination, agility training, exercises to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, sports specific and/or functional exercises.
Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meeting individual patient needs.
Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting including on/off site emergency evaluation, triage, and treatment in accordance with local MDG policy.
Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.
Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA.
Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS Genesis patient entries).
Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts, injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own fitness prescriptions.Minimum RequirementsMust show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA-PM. AND 5+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or equivalent Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) AND Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education-related discipline.
Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness. These screening procedures may include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal flexibility assessment, muscular strength and endurance assessment, cardiovascular fitness assessment, postural and ergonomic assessment and body composition assessment.
Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients.
Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations.
Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide those decisions. Interventions used by Athletic Trainers include but are not limited to: techniques to restore joint range of motion and muscle extensibility, exercises to improve strength, endurance, speed and power, activities to improve balance, neuromuscular control and coordination, agility training, exercises to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, sports specific and/or functional exercises.
Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meeting individual patient needs.
Provide direct access (i.e., no referral needed) evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions in an embedded setting including on/off site emergency evaluation, triage, and treatment in accordance with local MDG policy.
Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Medical Group requirements.
Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA.
Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS Genesis patient entries).
Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts, injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own fitness prescriptions.Minimum RequirementsMust show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA-PM. AND 5+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or equivalent Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) AND Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education-related discipline.
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