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Athletic Trainer

CHI Saint Joseph London London, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $21.80 - $31.62 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-376803 Employment Type Full Time Department Rehabilitation Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


Responsibilities

***Sign On Bonus up to $15,000 for eligible hires***

Job Summary / Purpose

The certified athletic trainer functions in two primary roles:

  1. As a traditional athletic trainer.  In this capacity, the trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health services to include pre-practice and pre-game preparation, injury/illness evaluation, first aid emergency care, follow-up rehabilitation, and related services all under the advice and consent of a licensed team physician.  The trainer may be asked to function in this role at an educational institution and at community athletic events.
  2. As a rehab aide in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.  In this capacity, the trainer must perform the job duties of a rehab aide.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  2. As a certified athletic trainer in the educational or community event setting, evaluates assigned athletes according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures.
  3. As a certified athletic trainer in the educational or community event setting, implements competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification, to maximize athletes’ potential for functional independence, all in accordance with acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
  4. As a certified athletic trainer in the educational or community event setting, completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  5. As a rehab aide in the outpatient clinic setting, assists in the delivery of treatment to the rehab patient population according to acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures.
  6. As a rehab aide in the outpatient clinic setting, completes required documentation and maintains pertinent records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  7. Demonstrates the ability to be efficient and productive by organizing job duties and responsibilities.
  8. Maintains effective communication regarding therapy programs, facility programs, and departmental/programmatic issues.
  9. Maintains equipment and environment in a sage and orderly manner.
  10. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth, department growth and competency.
  11. Contributes to the organization and operation of the department/programs within Community Based Rehab’s strategic plan and mission statement.
  12. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from and accredited college/university.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.  Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Clinical skills required vary based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility.   Equipment knowledge:  Computers, therapy modalities, therapy exercise equipment, therapy diagnostic and testing equipment.  Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies. 

PREFERRED Qualifications

Experience in an outpatient rehab setting strongly preferred.  Experience in a high school or collegiate environment preferred.  

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