Certified Athletic Trainer

This is a full-time position located in Corvallis, OR.

Compensation: $22.50-$28.15 hourly (based on years of experience)

Summary: The Certified Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Medical Assistant collaborates with health care disciplines to provide quality direct and indirect care under the supervision and direction of a Sports Medicine Provider or Orthopedic Surgeon.

Principal Responsibilities:

1.Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.

2.Assists in facilitating and implementing all aspects of health care, including but not limited to prevention, practice/event coverage, injury evaluation, medical appointments, treatment, rehabilitation, and team travel, mainly for outreach ATC.

3.Assists MD/DO with patient rooming, history, post operative care and education, ordering supplies for the department, splinting, casting, brace fitting (DME), assist with injection with and without imaging, patient calls and portal messages, physician order completion and follow up with patients.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

1.Bachelor's degree in Athletic training or related field required. Master's degree a plus.

2.National Athletic Training Association certification required.

3.Two (2) years' experience as an athletic trainer required.

4.Eligible for Oregon State Licensure required.

5.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge and Skills:

1.Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize systems, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventative health care measures within the scope of practice.

2.Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

3.Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

4.Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

5.Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology. Ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

6.Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Exposed to patient and environmental conditions, and some unpleasant sights, smells and contagious diseases.

Note:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

The Corvallis Clinic is an at-will employer. That means that either you or The Corvallis Clinic is free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. And nothing in this job description or The Corvallis Clinic policies or procedures, either now or in the future, is intended to change the at-will nature of our relationship.

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Employee agrees that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.