Athletic Trainer (BHS) at Beacon Health System – Granger, Indiana

Reports to Athletic Training Manager & Medical Director. Optimizes the health, safety and general well-being of all student athletes participating in events during practices and contests times.

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Clinical Practice

• Administers treatments to injured or ill student athletes in consultation with the team physician.
• Determines, in consultation with the team physician, if an athlete is physically able to return to competition.
• Recognizes and manages injuries or illnesses during athletic practices and competition by administering first-aid treatments and care as required by the situation.
• When needed, refers injuries and illnesses to the team physician or emergency care for immediate attention. Makes appropriate appointments and referrals.
• Applies protective and injury preventative devices such as tape, bandaging and bracing.
• Provides contest coverage for home events in all sports (as is practical and deemed as a priority) and away events when appropriate and deemed a priority.
• Participates in team pre-participation physical examination sessions.

Department Operations

• Coordinates athletic training facility activities during treatment periods.
• Is responsible for the implementation of rehabilitation programs when needed for the purpose of returning student athlete to participation.
• Coordinates athletic training equipment and supplies for teams traveling without direct athletic trainer support.
• Works with the athletic director to ensure the school's capability for handling emergencies and medical care for ill or injured athletes.
• Maintains an inventory and making recommendations for athletic training services, including ordering supplies and replacing/repairing defective equipment, as may be appropriate from time to time.
• Coordinates the use of proper protective equipment, injury prevention techniques and conditioning methods with team coaches.
• Provides supervision and training to athletic training student aids.
• Keeps coaches informed of the status of the injured or ill student athletes, as well as the compliance of the student athlete in the rehabilitation process.

Documentation

• Maintains records related to injury/illness occurrences and the rehabilitative course of the injured athlete.
• Tracks and reports students' medical referrals.

Professional development

• Implements and participates in injury and illness prevention procedures and education for student athletes, coaches, and guardians.

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department

• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's and or master's degree in athletic training and is required. Degree in related field is allowable if certification was acquired prior to the establishment of NATA & CAATE requirements. Master's Degree in related field preferred. Current first-aid certification, BLS certification, and eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana is required. Successful passing of certification by the BOC as an A.T.C., within the first year of employment is required. Prior experience in providing athletic training services and must have a valid State Driver's License. Up to 1 year experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in preventing, examining, and treating orthopedic injuries.
• Demonstrates analytical ability necessary to appropriately assess the injured or ill patient's condition and to respond accordingly.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals in various situations.
• Requires ability to work independently, take initiative and be self-motivated.

Working Conditions

• Works in a college, high school, or event setting as contracted by Beacon.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position. Including standing for prolonged periods of time and lifting of heavy objects.