Athletic Trainer - Ortho Medical Group

Full Time Athletic Trainer - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Position Purpose

Athletic Trainer (Ortho Medical Group) – As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

What you will do:

*Performs a thorough medical history on each patient, including; a thorough history of the
injury or condition, primary complaint, pain level assessment, past medical history,
review of medications and allergies, and how quality of life is affected

* Performs an appropriate physical examination on each patient seen, including; range of
motion testing, strength testing, sensation testing, palpation, functional testing,
ligamentous testing, and special tests as needed

* Orders and interpret diagnostic studies under the direction of a physician, including;
radiographs, MRIs, EMG studies, CT scans, diagnostic ultrasounds, rehabilitation
referrals, and physician referrals

* Provides educational responsibilities in specific to the needs of each individual patient,
including; exercise instruction and demonstration and answering patient questions in regards to the treatment plan, surgery, rehabilitation and future care
* Prepares patient for treatment/procedure in a timely manner.
* Performs treatment/procedures according to established guidelines
* Prepare and assist the physician with injection procedures done in the office
* Follows OSHA guidelines regarding body substance, isolation, disposal of sharps, etc.
* Documents accurately and timely in patient's record, all treatment/procedures done and
initials documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

* bachelor’s degree in athletic training, Physical Education, or Exercise Science or health
related profession required. Master’s Degree preferred.
* Current CPR/AED from American Heart Association certification required.
* First Assist Certification highly preferred.

LICENSURE:
* Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC) and Florida state licensure required

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly,

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching
   

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Additional Information

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