Job Description
Proliance Surgeons is one of the largest surgical practices in the country, with over 450 providers including over 200 board-certified physicians providing treatment at more than 100 care centers in Washington State.
At Proliance, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire, develop, and engage great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and encourage growth and development to make our organization a great place to work. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think to create Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO, and more! Check out our main career site for more details at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers
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Salary Range: $49,920 - $74,880
We are urgently seeking experienced Athletic Trainers to join our sports medicine team to work in the High School setting.
Assist with the coordination and supervision of athletic training programs for student-athletes. Also, work under the direction of a team physician to carry out activities in the following areas: prevention, evaluation, emergency treatment, physical reconditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries. Provide instruction in classes assigned to support instruction and services for athletic training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention program for student-athletes
- Attend practice sessions and athletic contests as assigned by the athletic director
- Establish and maintain effective communication with students, parents, medical and paramedical personnel, coaches, and other staff
- Provide physical conditioning training to student-athletes
- Fit injured athletes with specialized equipment and oversee its use
- Prepare athletes for games and practices by conducting evaluations and using tape, wraps, splints, braces, and other protective devices as needed
- Respond to emergencies and make quick, independent, accurate judgments about how to deal with injuries
- Identify acute injuries and provide first-aid triage, including assessing injuries and deciding whether an athlete should seek further medical attention and should discontinue participation in the athletic event
- Establish specific procedures to be carried out by a coach or student trainer in the event of a medical emergency
- Detect and resolve environmental risks to athletes
- Plan and put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by student-athletes
- Determine therapeutic goals and objectives for individual athletes
- Apply therapeutic modalities and instruct athletes on the proper use of exercise equipment
- Evaluate and record the rehabilitation progress of athletes. Develop criteria for progression and return to practice and competition
- Follow professional, ethical, and legal parameters regarding the use of drugs and therapeutic agents for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes
- Coordinate scheduling of athletic physical examinations and screening
- Select, train, and supervise student assistants
- Maintain an inventory of training supplies and equipment; acquisition additional supplies as needed
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Maintain confidentiality
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the High School and/or collegiate setting
- NATA-BOC Certified and have a current WA State License
- Ability to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services
- Ability to provide emergency care
- Knowledge of therapeutic modalities and ability to apply appropriate treatment to treat student athletic injuries
- Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes and assistants
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Expectations of All Employees
- Provide exceptional service to student athletes, coaches, parents and sports medicine team members
- Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.
- Maintain OSHA and HIPPA 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
- 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 an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Possible lifting, bending, walking, kneeling, stretching, and stooping
- Requires normal hearing and eyesight to allow for interaction and transfer of information between the student-athlete and sports medicine team members
- Ability to handle high amounts of stress
This description is intended to encompass 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. Other functions may be assigned and leadership retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.