Job Information
IHA of Ann Arbor PC Athletic Trainer in Byron Center, Michigan
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Athletic Trainer I -- Physician Practice develops, implements and maintains comprehensive health care programs for patients, clients and athletes. The practice of athletic training includes injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and recommendations for immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being of individuals, all under the direction of a physician. The Athletic Trainer could be placed
in various sites for provision of services including, but not limited to, physician practices, high school/college/university outreach programming and community events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of a physician, provides clinical evaluation and assessment of an individual for an injury or illness (or both), the immediate care and treatment of an individual for an injury or illness (or both), and the rehabilitation and reconditioning of an individual's injury or illness (or both).
Assists clinical staff with the operation of the clinic, including rooming patients, obtaining appropriate vital signs, order entry (under the supervision of the physician), injection preparation, general paperwork and chart preparation. Performs clinical support tasks as outlined
on the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.
Reviews patients' medical histories and applies them in evaluation, assessment and processes. Presents patient's pertinent imaging and laboratory results.
Provides wound management including, but not limited to, post-operative wounds, suture/staple removal, dressing care and appropriate first aid according to IHA protocols and the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document.
Applies appropriate crutch and brace fitting, cast and splinting using commercial or custom-made devices.
Facilitates efficient and effective patient flow through the clinic utilizing professional ability and independent
judgement. Collaborates with all healthcare professionals to ensure complete and thorough patient care.
Responsible for efficiently screening patient needs via telephone and during visits according to IHA's Policies and Protocols.
Directly enters medication, laboratory and radiology orders into the electronic medical record per state, local and professional guidelines, and divisionally approved processes and protocols.
Tracks and informs
patient of laboratory/diagnostic test results as directed by provider
and according to IHA/office
protocols; communicates with
patient regarding provider instructions based on test results received.
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