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Summary
At Williamson Medical Center, our employees are more than just another number. To us, they’re family. They’re smart, talented, compassionate, dedicated, and an overall joy to be around. We’re certainly blessed to have the best of the best working here from the cafeteria to the operating room.
But as Williamson County and surrounding areas continue to grow, so must we. That’s why we want YOU to join our family!
Williamson Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Job Summary
This position provides care to athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes with occasional guidance by collaborating with the health care team using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources.
Formal Education / Training:
1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) from an accredited athletic training program at a college or university.
2. Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a certified athletic trainer.
3. BOC certification as a certified athletic trainer.
4. BLS within 90 days of hire.
Workplace Experience:
One year of experience as athletic trainer
Equipment and Skills Training:
Must be competent in the use of electronic medical record documentation software.
Physical Environment:
Designated sport activities/events in local school environments.
Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand, communicate in English, both orally and in writing, and lift over 20 pounds.
Key Results:
1. Supports the full range of athletic programs at school by providing comprehensive athletic healthcare, including injury evaluation, injury treatment, and rehabilitation services.
2. Collaborates with the healthcare team in establishing athletic training and sports medicine services plan of care.
3. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the athlete's care and management to determine functional capabilities within defined activity levels.
4. Coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating care needs across the continuum.
5. Continually utilizes athletic training skills and resources to reevaluate functional capabilities towards optimal, safe participation, and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
6. Coordinates referrals to other medical services as indicated.
7. Uses current best practices for concussion evaluation.
8. Employs strategies to promote a safe and healthy environment for athletes.
9. Records and maintains appropriate medical records for treatment given.
10. Utilizes strong organizational and time management skills needed to balance care and documentation of all visits.
11. Interfaces with various internal and external personnel for referral purposes and information exchange.
12. Provides medical emergency coverage to injured student athletes at practices and athletics events as needed. Administers first aid until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained