Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Idaho Falls, ID

Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Athletic Trainer to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for schools included in the most current MVH/IFCH contract. The head athletic trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program. Oversee the scheduling of and communication with the participating Physicians while accommodating the needs of the athlete, parent, school, coach, hospital and the physician. Participate in and implementation of educational courses in health care professions, with optional advancement in sports medicine and emergency care. Maintain necessary certification requirements to be able to teach at the high school level. Provide student athlete with appropriate health, nutrition, conditioning and fitness assistance and education. Represent and provide the highest level of care to the athlete in accordance with MVH/IFCH.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away football games. If a conflict arises between an away football game and a home contest,
make arrangements for coverage with qualified medical personnel.
2. Act as liaison between family physicians and specialists, the school district, athletes and their parents.
3. Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and referral patterns.
4. Develop and maintain a budget for the athletic training program.
5. Schedule and be present for the bump and bruise clinics as needed.
6. Provide the coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete under district and state rules and regulations.
7. Provide to each of the athletic trainers the necessary equipment, supplies and support.
8. Clear communication with other trainers as to their responsibilities within each school.
9. Develop open lines of communication with the participating physicians, providers and facilities.
10. Protect athlete’s privacy of information, records and injury status as per HIPAA compliance.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: BOC certified and licensed in the state of Idaho as an ATC/LAT. BLS/healthcare provider certified.

Experience: Work experience in an athletic training program at the college and high school level. At least 3 years background with MVH/IFCH employment in related field of practice.

Language/Communication: Multi level communication skills.

Interpersonal: Be able to stay calm but decisive in possible stressful situations. Considerate, empathetic, cooperative while independent.

Performance: Clear and decisive with the mission of providing the student athlete with the best, most effective and highest quality health care possible while coordinating the services of all the participating providers.