Senior Athletic Trainer ATC - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Sports Medicine - FT Days
Company: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc
Location: Winder
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Category:Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule:8 Hr Morning -
AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation
of improving the health of our communities. About the Role:Job
SummaryThe certified senior athletic trainer provides athletic
training services to patients and clients of Northeast Georgia
Physicians Group Sports Medicine (NGPG) in the high school or
college setting. These services may include, but not limited to, on
site assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute injuries,
education, exercise conditioning, and school insurance policy
management. The senior athletic trainer works closely with the NGPG
Sports Medicine Providers to enhance the all around care given to
the patients and clients of NGPG Sports Medicine as well as fellow
entry-level NGPG athletic trainers. The senior athletic trainer
works independently in their setting as the liaison between student
athlete, school administration, and NGPG by following the
guidelines of the National Athletic Training Association and the
Georgia Athletic Trainer Licensure Act. The certified athletic
trainer performs clinical duties in accordance with population
specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as
outlined in the athletic training policy and procedure manual. The
senior athletic trainer will work to educate students training in
the medical field (health occ & college students) whether at the
high school or college level. Minimum Job Qualifications
- Licensure or other certifications: Applicant must hold current
licensure, certification, and be in good standings with the State
of Georgia and NATABOC and must also be certified in professional
BLS.
- Educational Requirements: Masters Degree. Graduate of an
accredited college or university with a master's degree in athletic
training, related field (master of science), or education/teaching
(master of education).
- Minimum Experience:
- Other: Preferred Job Qualifications
- Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
- Preferred Educational Requirements:
- Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years experience in
athletic training.
- Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate competency in applying principles, methods,
material and equipment used in athletic training Essential Tasks
and Responsibilities
- Provides cost effective and high quality care to patients
served. These services may include rehabilitation of injuries,
education, exercise conditioning, injury screening, and on-site
treatment and care of acute injuries. Provides patient care
consistent with the medical findings, physician orders, and
established plan of care. Follows departmental policy and procedure
preserving patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity. Completes
appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Provides athletic
training coverage at sporting events, along with prevention and
education about sports related injuries. Creates and develops a
good working rapport with students, parents, coaches, athletic
director, school administration, and physicians. The athletic
trainer works independently in their setting as the liaison between
student athlete, school administration, and NGPG/NGHS by settings
following the guidelines of the National Athletic Training
Association and the Georgia Athletic Trainer Licensure Act.
Documents treatment procedures following departmental policies and
procedures and in compliance with third party payers guidelines.
Accomplishes good clinical outcomes using national benchmarks and
comparisons to others in the same service area. The athletic
trainer works closely with the physical and occupational therapist
to enhance the all around care given to the patients and clients of
The Rehabilitation Institute. The Athletic trainer is responsible
to fill initial insurance injury claims to school accidental
policy. The AT is to be the resource to the schools insurance
coordinator to answer questions regarding the status of the claims
advising them as to how to proceed. The athletic trainer will work
to schedule all MD visits for their athletes. The athletic trainer
is responsible for report participation status to athletic
department officials. Education of student athlete as to their
injury, treatment, and rehabilitation, Athletic Department policy
and NAIA or NCAA rules regarding payment of medical bills,
permissible vs. non-permissible. The Athletic Trainer is
responsible for contacting and communicating with athlete's legal
guardian regarding injury or bill status after obtaining permission
from athletes of legal age and status. The athletic trainer is
responsible for working with the Athletic Director to manage a
budget for ATR operations and supplies. The athletic trainer is
responsible for day-to-day operation of the school's drug-testing
program. The athletic trainer Is responsible for representing the
school at conference functions regarding sports medicine such as
attendance of conference meetings and communications between member
institutions.
- Contributes to the effective operation of the department by
consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards
(monthly average) and demonstrates good time management and
organizational skills.
- Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service
and interpersonal skills. Consistently initiates positive and
professional communication with medical and department staff and
community outreach contacts as evidenced by peer review, surveys,
and observation. Demonstrates flexibility by pro-actively resolving
conflicts, scheduling problems, and completing assignments in a
timely manner. Exhibits effective team work and interdisciplinary
team-building skills as evidenced by manager observation, peer
review, and outside community contacts. Actively participates in
customer service surveys and averages a score of 3.5 or above on
individual and department surveys. Physical Demands
- Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
- Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
- Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
- Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
- Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
- Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
- Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking,
KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a
team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you
reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia
Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not
tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status,
protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally
protected classification or status.
Keywords: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc, Atlanta , Senior Athletic Trainer ATC - Northeast Georgia Physicians Group NGPG - Sports Medicine - FT Days, Healthcare , Winder, Georgia
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