Athletic Trainer - PT - Cincinnati

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people - the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn't just what we do, it's how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren't empty words - they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you'll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

Athletic Training Intern Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Job Description

• Attend department, clinic, or company meetings as required
• Consistently work positively and cooperatively with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations flexibly to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required quarterly ATC meetings, periodic clinic staff meetings, clinic in-services, and monthly journal club meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.
• Develops and maintains excellent communication and a positive working relationship with physician(s); as he/she works.

Specific Duties

• Organizes and assists in the Bioskills lab- organization, execution, and content delivery ( High School & College arthroscopy, dissection, anatomy, & suturing lab)
• Provides support to our analytics team, by executing injury-tracking entries.
• Assist the administration team with large event planning.
• Maintains a flexible schedule to assist in covering athletic events, with a licensed and BOC-certified athletic trainer.
• Perform two (2) rotations with our Orthopaedic Physicians in the clinic and observe in the operating room.

Rehab integration

• one hour per week of 1v1 rehabilitation design & implementation, with guided mobilization techniques for the upper & Lower extremities.
• Gait training analysis focused on high level evaluation of the foot & ankle with a deeper appreciation of the hip complex and function.

Leadership Development

• Understanding what it means to a level one leader with actionable applications for immediate use.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Enrollment in a CAATE-accredited MSAT program.
• Good academic standing within their graduate program.
• Current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification, including:
• Professional Rescuer CPR
• AED certification
• Current First Aid certification.
• Completion of required clinical education competencies as determined by their program director and clinical coordinator.
• Compliance with all HIPAA and FERPA policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a student aide or athletic training student.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.
• Experience covering high school or collegiate athletics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Having an interest orthopedic and sports medicine practice.

Clinical Skills Expectations

Students should demonstrate competency in:

• Injury and illness prevention strategies.
• Emergency action plans and emergency response.
• Basic injury evaluation and orthopedic assessment.
• Recognition and management of concussion.
• Heat illness prevention and management.
• Basic wound care and first aid.
• Documentation within the organization's EMR system.
• Communication with athletes, parents, coaches, administrators, and supervising athletic trainers.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and in appropriate attire.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Accept and incorporate feedback from preceptors.
• Communicate effectively with supervising athletic trainers.
• Understand their role and scope of practice as a student.

Supervision Requirements

MSAT students should:

• Work under the direct supervision of a licensed and credentialed athletic trainer.
• Never practice independently.
• Follow all state practice acts governing athletic training students.

USD $20.38/Hr. USD $20.38/Hr.