Athletic Trainer - Division of Orthopedic Surgery

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A Brief Overview
This role practices under the guidelines of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery in accordance with state regulations for ATC practice. The interstate role will be required to maintain both PA and NJ licensure and practice in both locations as needed.

Under the day-to-day supervision of the on-site supervising physician, this role provides care to well children with specific sports medicine injuries and appropriate musculoskeletal injuries. Clinical activities, under direct physician supervision, include providing care to children with appropriate musculoskeletal and sports related injuries, including concussion, and clinical research responsibilities including data collection. The individual will participate in clinical activities and participate in community programs and community outreach as designated by The Division of Orthopedic Surgery and consistent with their licensure and scope of practice.

What you will do

• Assess the physically active person/athlete whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of a certified athletic trainer; treat approved individuals in accordance with protocol. Record past and current health status; identify chief complaint; review systems
• Acting as a scribe, may document/ record all aspects of the ambulatory visit including physician plan for care and follow up including:
• Diagnosis and ordering fields - to pend orders under direct supervision of the supervising physician in the clinical setting
• May perform problem focused musculoskeletal exam under direction of Attending physician
• Performs telephone triage with focus on concussion and sports medicine postoperative calls regarding rehabilitation, postoperative exercises, bracing, return to play
• Provide follow up communication to postoperative patients, based on surgeon plan for care and follow up as documented in electronic medical record
• Act as a liaison between the physician, parents/patients, local ATC regarding follow up care, rehabilitation, and return to activity and/or athletic participation.
• May perform the following tasks at the direction of a supervising physician:
• Following the completion of training and competency documentation Cast/splint application and removal for extremity injuries
• Application of braces/DME
• Examine the patient's chronological and/or developmental level in relationship to rehabilitation goals and treatment and develop injury prevention programs and provide appropriate preventative and supportive devices for the physically active person;
• Dispense written, illustrated home programs of exercises and activities which assist the athlete in the healing and rehabilitation of the injuries;
• Dispense implement written educational materials regarding care of injury, prevention and rehabilitation, and reconditioning exercises, and fitness programs;
• Act as a liaison between the physician, PTs, OTs, and the patients/parents regarding follow-up care, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and return to activity and/or athletic participation
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
• Monitor patient/athlete and family response to treatments
• In consultation and with the approval of the supervising physician, and per the physician's plan of care as documented in the electronic record, modify interventions based on effectiveness, evidence-based practice and individual athlete and family needs
• Act as a liaison (providing physician's recommendations) to athletic trainers and coaches regarding athlete's return to play after acute injury evaluation and/or surgical intervention.
• Identify community resources and coordinate referrals for problems beyond the scope of practice and in consultation with the treating physician
• Participate in community programs and outreach as designated by the Division
• Provide positive and effective customer service that supports departmental and hospital operations
• Contribute to the teamwork within and between departments and organizations

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year Athletic training experience Required and
• Previous pediatric athletic trainer experience Preferred
• At least three (3) years Athletic training experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Required proficiency)
• Strong verbal and written communications skills (Required proficiency)
• Strong customer service skills (Required proficiency)
• Solid interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
• Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations/decisions based on data (Required proficiency)
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy to understand manner (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Athletic Trainer (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (NJ) - NJ Division of Consumer Affairs - upon hire - Required and
• Athletic Trainer Board Certification (NATA BOC) - National Athletic Trainers' Association - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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