Athletic Trainer

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Athletic TrainerFull-timeEmployee Referral Amount: 375Employee Group: EX - ExemptFixed Term Employment Duration: NoneJob Family: LP RehabilitationDepartment: Orthopedic Sports Med ProgramRemote Eligible: NoBenefits Eligible: YesScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Work Shift: Day - 08 HourCompany DescriptionAt Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00026113-2658097Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.The Athletic Trainer assists physicians in providing care and interfacing between our community partners and our Children's Orthopedic Center sports medicine team. The Athletic Trainer is a part of a dynamic group that supports both in-office clinic work and outreach with community partners based on varying needs. In the clinic, the Athletic Trainer will assist with the day-to-day operations including patient intake, conducting initial assessments, and assisting with post-operative procedures and education. Athletic Trainers engaging in outreach assist with managing the care of athletes and the active population in community. The Athletic Trainer provides on-site care for high school athletes and our Young Athletes Academy partners including providing on-site sports medicine care, injury prevention, emergency medical coverage, and athlete education.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.Community Outreach:* Provides athletic training services with affiliated high schools and Young Athletes Academy partners with the goals of injury prevention, performance maximization, and safe return to play. * Oversee programmatic development with current and new strategic partners. Ensures an Emergency Action Plan is up to date and discussed with the school's Athletic director, coaches and athletes. * Prevents, recognizes, and evaluates athletic injuries. Implements preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments. * Attends practices and athletic events and provides sideline and emergency medical coverage to student-athletes including baseline concussion testing. * Assists with therapeutic treatment, including but not limited to, taping, wrapping, and bracing for preventative and protective treatment. * Consults with licensed physician on injuries and treatment plans for our patients and athletes. * Assists physicians with educational talks, including but not limited to, injury prevention and nutrition. * Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports and doctor's...