Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Kennewick, WA

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education.  CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients.  The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment.  St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible.  St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021.  CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Job Summary:

The Athletic Trainer provides exceptional patient care within the hospital and clinic setting under the direction of the Physician as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team specialized in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with intake of patients including medical history, physical exam, preparations of imaging and any other intake requirements relating to office visit then communicates results to physician.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other applicable providers to evaluate the patient’s physical condition and advise a treatment plan and return to play considerations for the athlete.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local high schools, colleges, and various athletic organizations.
• Provide discharge instructions and participation status, instructions for home exercise programs, schedules follow-up visits and makes referrals to other healthcare providers as prescribed by the treating physician’s assistant.
• Follow-up with patients and ensures ongoing communication with patients, school personnel, applicable allied healthcare professionals, parent/guardians, etc. as required.
• Assist in the operating room within the scope of practice of an OTC/OTC-SC.
• Assist with the fitting of durable medical goods and apply casts where needed.
• Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education classes each year.
• Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, or similar
• Zero to two (0-2) years athletic training experience

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• Athletic training license from Board of Certification Athletic Training Certification (BOC)
• Orthopedic Technologist certification

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Internet navigation, database management, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and graphic presentation packages. Preferred

Qualifications:

• Post graduate Athletic Training Residency Program

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