Athletic Trainer Certified - Outreach - Ellis and Badenhausen Ortho

Come join a team where People make a difference! We rely heavily on people with the right aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success. Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics, PSC is dedicated to providing the Louisville community with the highest orthopedic service. We will ensure that patient care remains the focus of our medical practice by maintaining an experienced staff and by keeping the forefront of medical technology and research.

Position Title: Certified Athletic Trainer

Reports to: Office Manager

This position features:

Generous pay and benefits including a 401k and profit-sharing plan!

Main function:

The Certified Athletic Trainer will be involved in our outreach program, and delivers physical care and evaluates patients on and off the field at the school’s athletic events and practices, coordinates the access of healthcare for athletes at the locations, and designs/implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Athletic Trainer Duties:

• Evaluate patients on the field. Design/implement a plan of care based on patient functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.
• Documents evaluations and plan of care via injury report.
• Delivers physical care to patients including monitoring of patient response and results during care.
• Instruct patients and/or family members in treatment, activities, and home care.
• Provide education to patients and family members, Sports groups regarding health maintenance, normal body functions, injury prevention, strength, and conditioning.
• Provide First aid whenever needed.
• Assist with the fitting of braces both off the shelf and custom-made.
• Communicate to players, coaches, and parents.
• Communicate with team physician/PA.
• Work with School Administration to establish safe Sports Medicine protocols and practices as needed.
• Assist with wound care/dressing changes.
• Other duties as assigned or are necessary to ensure the success of E&B.

Required

• NATA Board Certification
• License with the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure– Athletic Trainer
• CPR for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Maintain 50 CEU credits per 2-year period
• High school graduation or GED
• Must work well with people
• Effective communication skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Willingness to support and encourage co-workers
• Willingness to learn Sportsware (EMR) & Medbridge health systems.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Ellis & Badenhausen Orthopaedics, PSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.