Washington
Durham, North Carolina
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 14-Mar-23
Location: Ottawa, Kansas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 23002269
Description
Athletic Trainer PRN – AdventHealth Ottawa
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Family friendly community
- Excellent cost of living
- Five major recreational lakes
- Many annual events and festivals
- Environment committed to patient care
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Varied
Location
1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
The community you’ll be caring for:
Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.
The role you’ll contribute:
Responsible delivering athletic training services at participating schools and for community events as appropriate. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability in the high school setting. Implements the proper referral for further medical attention when necessary. Plan and schedule community education projects. Performs daily functions of the athletic training room. Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for the department. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Certified Athletic Trainer will assist with day-to-day operations; work closely with other staff, physicians, student-athletes, parents, and other clients. Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient/contracted changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Selects age appropriate activities based on the athlete’s/client’s physical capacity, intelligence level and interest.
- Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician/therapist as needed.
- Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all athletes/clients and performs reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Demonstrates knowledge of modalities, joint mobilizations, manual therapy techniques, gait training and exercise prescription.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel to and from the Gollier Center & RMH to treat clients and attend meetings
- Ability to travel to and from schools and sporting events to provide athletic trainer services as necessary
- Ability to travel to community sites for marketing as necessary
- 4-year Baccalaureate Degree – Required
- Two or more years
- Graduate Degree - Preferred
- Valid Driver’s License