Athletic Trainer- Physicians Office

Inova Health System
parental leave, tuition reimbursement
United States, Virginia, Falls Church
Nov 12, 2024
Exciting opportunity to join a fabulous team as an Athletic Trainer!! You will provide quality care to patients of all ages through assessment, planning, implementation, and instruction. Provides clinical support, administrative office support and assistance as needed to physicians. Work along side the Physician during surgery and follow patient thru their journey to recovery. Inova Benefits and Perks: Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance Student loan assistance - up to $10,000! State-of-the-art medical and training facilities Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child. Retirement benefits with match from day one Free Parking to all employees Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more! Schedule: will vary, 7:30-4:30 or as needed for surgeries, will work between 2-3 offices Job Responsibilities: Under physician supervision, examines patients, performs medical history/clinical assessments, and comprehensive physical exams on new and follow-up patients. Assists in the development of short-term goal setting and long-range planning for the Inova Health System Athletic Training Program. Coordinates with service line leadership and Marketing staff on patient education material. Provides input to enhance Orthopedics and Sports Medicine information/presentations on Inova's website. Serves as a program coordinator for ATC interns and students. Organizes and/or participates in group or individual community outreach programs. Provides athletic training coverage for events sponsored by or supported by Inova Sports Medicine. Performs therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, splinting and brace fitting, crutch and gait training, and therapeutic exercise. Orders diagnostic studies or other referrals under the direction of the attending physician. Follows up on patient phone calls when appropriate. Assists staff with incoming patient problem calls and outside physician or healthcare staff questions. Maintains an effective recording system to document calls, responses, and activities. Requirements: Certification - Certified Athletic Trainer / Basic Life Support Upon Start / Upon Start American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers (CPR and AED) certification, BLS National certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer through board of certification (BOC)Licensure Licensed Athletic Trainer Within 3 Months VA state license or ability to obtain Experience :Two years as an athletic trainer working in a Sports Medicine Clinic, one year if working in an inpatient setting, one year if working in a cardiac rehab setting; or completion of Athletic Training Clinical Residency Training Program, two years working with Sports Medicine physicians in a clinical setting Education - Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training or other health-related field