Athletic Trainer - Carson City

Description:

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluate patients, plan treatment programs, and provide physical therapy interventions to patients. Delegate and supervise physical therapy activities performed by others.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregiver.

• Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.

• Perform medical record documentation according to the established criteria.·

• Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, both verbally and in writing, according to the established criteria.

• Utilize Rehab Support staff according to established criteria.

• Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.

• Provide high school athletic training services at area high school as assigned.

• Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.

• Seek ways to continually improve the value of our services and maximize our customers' rehabilitation potential by actively participating in activities such as inservices, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences.

• Maximize customer satisfaction by treating our customers with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner

Job Requirements

General Requirements Certification in Athletic Training from the National Athletic Trainers Association. • Licensed in the State of Michigan. • CPR Certified. • BLS Certification (within 6 months of hire Work Experience • None Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Athletic Training or Physical Education/Health. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training and experience. Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Location: Sparrow Carson City

Activation Date: Monday, July 29, 2024

Expiration Date: Friday, November 1, 2024

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