Athletic Trainer - Pointe, Canada - Pullman Regional Hospital

Description

We believe Pullman Regional Hospital is extraordinary.

We are a self-sustaining, patient and employee-focused, award-winning hospital with a unique, open, collaborative and inclusive culture.

On a daily basis, more than 500 employees serve patients and communities through Pullman Regional Hospital, the Foundation, and our network of clinics.

We are one of the largest employers in Pullman, WA and a community leader in healthcare and philanthropic activities. Together, we continue to raise the bar of expectation for quality healthcare and the patient experience. In this way, the extraordinary for all others becomes the expected at Pullman Regional Hospital.

Our greatest asset is our people.

This is our most worthy investment, and it's why we hire passionate people who are aligned in our mission to nurture and facilitate a healthier quality of life for our region.

Location:
WSU with Intramural Athletes


Hours:
Part-time, Flexible


JOB SUMMARY:

Evaluates athletic injuries and assesses the need for and implements appropriate athletic training intervention, which includes administrating modalities, therapeutic exercise, and preventative taping/bracing.

Works together with the Director of Summit Therapy and Health Services, and school athletic directors to provide services to local high school athletes.

This includes regular attendance at designated athletic practices and home sporting events. Attends weekly athletic training clinics and collaborates with other athletic training staff. Develops in season and off-season training and conditioning programs as well as injury prevention clinics. Works with other athletic training staff to order supplies and maintain inventory control. Serves as the supervisory ATC for student athletic trainers. Maintains regular communication with student athletes, parents, coaches and physicians.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training:
Bachelors or Masters of Science degree, in Athletic Training.

Experience:
Prefer experience in high school or collegiate athletic training environments and student athletic trainer supervision

License/Registration:
Must have and maintain a current BLS and State of Washington Athletic Training License. NATA certified preferred.


Population Served:
Adolescents


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Planning and Prioritizing

Participate in the planning of programs and services relative to athletic training contracts.

Information Gathering

Compile and evaluate data on patients' responses to therapy. Participate in injury tracking data program for the athletic training programs.

Decision-Making

Analyze patient diagnosis and response to treatment to determine appropriateness of treatment plan being delivered.

Communication

Confer with members of the athletic training staff, school personnel and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, evaluate, and discuss student athlete information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment program.

Document necessary information on flow sheets and report appropriately. Communicate appropriately with school contract personnel to ensure continuity of care. Communicate with student athletic trainers to ensure continuity of care and to extend the level of care.

Technical Proficiency

Evaluate athletic injuries and implement appropriate treatment regimen, including the use of modalities, exercise and taping techniques. Utilize computer technology for data collection and athlete testing. Develop training and conditioning programs for student athletes.

Teamwork

Actively participates in department and PRH marketing and promotional activities.

Perform any and all functions described in the Physical Therapy Aide's job description when not actively involved in patient care.

Quality

Identify areas to be considered for improvement in the quality of service and participates in the quality improvement effort.

Outcomes

Evaluate effectiveness of patient treatment and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefits.

Personal Education

Actively seeks educational options to keep skills and knowledge base current.

Work Effectiveness

Demonstrate the ability to care for a reasonable patient workload.

Reliability

Complete tasks assigned to perform in a timely manner. Demonstrate flexibility in assuming new work responsibilities.

Education of Others

Supervise and train aquatic exercise instructors who may assist in program continuation during absence of ATC. Conduct in-services to staff following completion of continuing education course.

Creating a Safe Work Environment

Identifies safety concerns and actively seeks to resolve these issues.

Stewardship

Assumes the willingness to be accountable for the well-being of the larger organization by operating in service, rather than in control, of those around us.

Ethical Conduct

Consistently communicates and collaborates with colleagues about decisions which involve legal and ethical issues. Comply with State of Washington statutes regarding interact