Athletic Trainer - Certified - Lexington - No Teaching

• Demonstrates ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning.
• Collects data and performs patient assessment to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint, current medications, etc.
• Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the physician to treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Maintains work area, exam, treatment rooms, x-ray rooms and lab in a clean, safe manner; restock with supplies and instruments; sterilize reusable equipment as needed.
• Observes all safety precautions and standards; assures proper disposal of specimens and contaminated waste.
• Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care.
• Completes all documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between patient/athlete, physician, physician office staff and school personnel.
• Prepares patient for physician/provider evaluation: take vitals and determine if any are normal or abnormal, listing medications, obtaining specimens, positioning for exams.
• Documents patient information in the electronic medical record; update information as indicated; record appointments of referrals and diagnostic studies;
• Performs initial patient evaluation and screens, report findings to physician, complete requisitions for lab, x-ray, mri, etc.
• Aids physician in procedures as needed and maintaining a sterile environment, etc.
• Develops and distributes ongoing patient education information about athletic injuries, equipment, nutrition and exercise programs to obtain optimal performance
• Performs patient evaluation during post operative phases, and provides education on home care plans for pain care, ADL's, mobility and exercise.
• Performs clerical and office functions as directed:
• Greets patients and assists with check-in/check-out procedures
• Answers phones; schedules appointments; and receives/relays messages
• Helps to review charts the night before patient's appointment, making sure all needed information is in chart: test results, referrals, lab results, ect. If anything is missing call the appropriate facility to retrieve the needed information.
• Provides bracing and orthotic fabrication (DME) and applications, casting, suture/staple removal and post-operative wound assessment and care.
• Provides patient brace/crutch fitting, product education, and gait training for all types of patients with/without assistive devices and with various weight bearing status and neurological conditions.

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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