Clinic Athletic Trainer

Position Summary

The Clinical Athletic Trainer role is an exceptional opportunity for a certified Athletic Trainer to literally get off the sidelines and into the game. Our ATCs work shoulder to shoulder with physicians, mid-level providers, physical therapists, MAs, and orthopedic technicians. Together, our dynamic clinical team helps our patients - from athletes to weekend warriors live their best lives. Our Athletic Trainers use their specialty knowledge and a deeply rooted compassion for helping our patients. With this role, there is the potential to become an AT in our clinic that can actually see and treat patients. 

Location: Rotating schedule between Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle and Redmond 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Support the physician and/or mid-level provider in the delivery of exceptional orthopedic care at our clinic locations and physical therapy departments.

Provide support on the sidelines at athletic events.

Support our afterhours orthopedic urgent care clinic as needed.

Provide casting, bracing, splinting, or other DME equipment.

Administer injections, remove casts, splints, and dressings as directed by physician.

Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical procedures such as aspirations, injections, and X-rays.

Take patient medical histories, obtain chief complaints, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.

Manage the flow of patients throughout the clinic, rooming patients in a friendly and polite manner.

Prepare prescriptions or prescription refills as directed by physician.

Assist with the scheduling of tests and treatments.

Respond to patient and payer phone calls.

Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.

Maintain patient files in the EHR and document as necessary.

Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

Adhere to OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Other duties may be assigned

Education/Experience

Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience collegiate setting and/or ER or Ortho Clinical Experience preferred

NATA-BOC Certified and have a current WA State License.

Previous successful experience working in a clinical setting; experience in the orthopedic specialty is preferred, orthopedic casting experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated passion around sports performance and success in supporting multiple orthopedic sub-specialties.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Demonstrated proficiency with Epic EMR experience preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency in managing patient flow in the clinic without diminishing focus onpatient care.

Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and HIPPA regulations and ability to apply those regulations on a day-to-day basis.

Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and ability to educate patients and/or families on proper care and treatment as directed by the physician.

Provide exceptional service to all of our patients.

Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.

Maintain OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Maintain strict confidentially of patient information and business within the organization’s policies.

Adhere to all policies and procedures for our organization.

Treat everyone with respect, courtesy, and friendliness.

Provide additional duties as may be assigned.

Confidence and maturity are essential personal characteristics. The person in this position must also have exceptional organizational skills.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in an office and clinical environment.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear.  The associate is required to sit for long periods of time, stand and walk, bend and stretch.  Use of telephone and computer is required.  Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. May requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

CommentsThis description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.