Cert Athletic Trainer - CONTR Job at Phoenix Children's in Phoenix

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Contract Athletic Trainer Prog

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst) Posting #: 1051272

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary: This position completes the tasks assigned and the duties that are pertinent to patient care outside the clinic. The contract athletic trainer provides support to local high schools and athletic teams, attends games and competitions, and evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to physicians.

Position Duties: Prepares athletes for practice or competition, including taping, bracing, and bandaging. Attends games, competitions, and tournaments. Evaluates injuries to determine their management and possible referral to outside providers. Instructs patients with home exercise programs and monitors patient`s progress as applicable within the constraints of the environment (ex: across a tournament weekend). Provides patient and family education materials as needed. The employee documents actions taken, supplies used, techniques utilized, related measurements, etc. on an injury report which is submitted according to Phoenix Children's policy. Collaborates with the physician regarding patient`s plan of care. Markets the Phoenix Children's sports medicine program under the direction of the physicians. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications: Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Bachelor`s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related field. Experience One year or more athletic training experience. Special Skills No special skill requirements have been added to this JDR.

Additional Requirements: Current Arizona Athletic Trainer License. Current Athletic Trainer Certification from the NATA Board of Certification. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position AZ Cert Athletic Trainer - Required Certified Athletic Trainer - Required Basic Life Support - Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree