Athletic Trainer - Outreach

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title

Athletic Trainer II - Outreach

Company

Source Sports Medicine

Reports To

Operational Supervisor - Outreach

FSLA Status

Exempt

Position Level

Level 7

Summary:

• The Athletic Trainer II - Outreach is responsible for executing and providing outreach services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services, and promoting the company's sports medicine offerings to target groups, such as athletes, teams, or healthcare facilities. The Athletic Trainer - Outreach works closely with healthcare providers, administrative staff, Sports Medicine Staff, and patients to ensure a seamless healthcare process, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up care for our clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides preparation and makes contact in alignment with Source’s core values and policies and procedures.
• Assists the Operational Supervisor – Outreach with daily operations, and scheduling of athletic training coverage for all outreach, club sports, tournaments, and venues.
• Assists the Operational Supervisor – Outreach with the execution of new and annual contracts in collaboration with healthcare partners’ leadership, administration, and marketing.
• Clear, proactive, and concise communication with all clients and associates.
• Identifies strategic opportunities for program growth and improved quality of care through knowledge of external markets and professional association participation and communicates those to Operational Supervisor - Outreach.
• Assists in budget development and cost-saving efforts.
• Frequently assesses processes and develops alternative solutions as needed.
• Provides reporting and maintenance of injury tracker database for outreach services
• Ensures high-quality patient care and customer satisfaction through engagement of key stakeholders, e.g., sports physicians, leaders, staff, emergency care, urgent care, community and physician liaisons, marketing, and public relations.
• Provides complete and thorough and compliant documentation and data reporting.
• Identifies and resolves problems and/or conflict in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs through on-field assessment, care, and prevention of injuries by taping, bracing, and preventive exercises, communicate with parents/guardians, coaches, and administrators regarding athletes.
• Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides clinical follow-up and referral as necessary
• Understanding our customers' needs, anticipating their challenges, and exceeding their expectations.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• A minimum average of 35 hours of athletic training coverage per week.
• Treats athletes within the ATC scope of practice
• Travels for coverage needs and transportation of supplies, marketing materials, and any other essential items deemed by Source Fitness Management Administration.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings, system-wide training, parent and booster club meetings, and other events or functions deemed necessary by Source Fitness Management Administration
• Covers a minimum of 16 total hours per contract year outside of the primary worksite in outreach services.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all assignments and tasks in a timely and cost-efficient manner
• Works closely with the Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Stakeholders, and Sports Medicine Management
• Performs other duties, coverages, and responsibilities as required by Source Fitness Management and its partners and assigned by management
• Markets healthcare partners within the community.
• Maintains Membership in a Source Company Committee or Initiative as designated by
• the Director of Athletic Training
• Ensures to become a CPR Instructor if not currently one.
• Assists with yearly CPR events and certifications.
• Maintain professional affiliations through participation in state, regional, and national athletic training organizations and comply with NATA best practices.

Requirements:

Master's Degree (MA/MS) or equivalent, or four to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

Maintains current licensure by the state of Georgia and be certified by the Board of Certification.

Preferred member of National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Southeast Athletic Trainer’s Association, Georgia Athletic Trainer’s Association.

BLS certification is required.

Computer skills required: Accounting Software; Contract Management Systems; Development Software; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; Microsoft Office Suite; Payroll Systems; Project Management Software; Concussion Management Software

Other skills required:

Maintain independent liability insurance in addition to liability insurance provided by employer.

Maintain a valid state driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.

Exhibits clinical competencies in treatment aspects for sports medicine patients.

Experience with athletes in numerous high school sports.

An in-depth knowledge of basic training program principles for a variety of sports.

Core Competencies:

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment

Manages competing demands

Accepts criticism and feedback

Changes approach or method to best fit the situation

Business Ethics and Compliance

Upholds organizational values

Performs duties in an ethical manner

Understands and respects patient’s and customer’s rights

Adheres to rules regulations and policies

Operates within scope of position

Customer Service

Displays courtesy and sensitivity

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations

Meets commitments

Responds promptly to customer needs

Solicits customer feedback to improve service

Dependability

Responds to requests for service and assistance

Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Takes responsibility for own actions

Commits to doing the best job possible

Keeps commitments

Meet attendance and punctuality guidelines

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures

Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines

Uses equipment and materials properly

Reports potential unsafe conditions

Initiative

Volunteers readily

Undertakes self-development activities

Seeks increased responsibilities

Takes independent actions and calculated risks

Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities

Asks for help when needed

Performance Improvement

Participates in performance improvement efforts

Strives to increase personal productivity

Develops efficient work methods

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Job Knowledge

Demonstrates technical skills and knowledge

Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills

Keeps skills and knowledge current

Pursues continuing education

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions

Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

Supports and explains reasoning for decisions

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process

Makes timely decisions

Interaction with Patients and Other Customers

Listens and responds to patient needs

Respects patients’ confidentiality and privacy

Treats patients and families with compassion

Adapts communication to meet patient needs

Supports social, spiritual and cultural needs

Manages difficult or emotional patient situations

Planning and Organization

Prioritizes and plan work activities

Uses time efficiently

Plans for additional resources

Integrates changes smoothly

Sets goals and objectives

Works in an organized manner

Patient Care

Implements plan of care

Monitors and documents patient response

Bases care decisions on plan of care

Involves patient and family in care decisions

Evaluates and revises plan of care

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities

Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views

Gives and welcomes feedback

Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Puts success of team above own interests

Medical Equipment Use

Understands equipment operation

Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment

Maintains equipment in working order

Troubleshoots equipment problems

Documentation

Documents required information

Uses correct terminology

Conforms to required style and format

Submits documentation on time

Complies with legal guidelines

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical, mental, and cognitive requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential competencies/functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential competencies/functions.

Physical Requirement

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, machines and tools. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or material. Must be able to exert up to forty (40) pounds of force occasionally and/or up to twenty (20) pounds frequently. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of 100 to 150 pounds with assistance. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for physically active work.

Mental Requirements

Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and technique; to make independent judgement in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow verbal and written instructions.

Environmental Demands

Must be able to work in a variety of environments: busy, loud, quiet, crowded, temperatures, etc.

Interpersonal Communication

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

Language Ability

Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and practices

Intelligence

Requires the ability to make independent judgements in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions

Numeric Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight

Form/Spatial Aptitude

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, visually with office equipment and tools

Motor Coordination

Requires the ability to coordinate hand and eyes in using machines, equipment and tools

Manual Dexterity

Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination

Interpersonal Temperament

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear; (talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing- perceiving nature of sounds by ear or other devices)