ATC Regional Coordinator

Position Goal: Provide athletic training services for secondary schools in coverage areas. Supervision of regional certified athletic trainer(s). Assist Physician's in Clinic with patient care activities as needed. Conducts initial assessment of injury or illness in order to provide necessary or continued care.

Position Responsibilities:
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ATC responsibilities:

• Familiarity with what the physician requires/protocols for a productive clinic
• Review and maintain charts to ensure completeness/EMR guidelines w/reviewing clinicals.
• Escort patient from waiting area to triage area, ranging from those patients with full mobility to limited mobility. Constant monitoring of schedules and patient flow during clinic to ensure maximum efficiency/organization.
• Review initial vital signs evaluation to include any lab specimens.
• Remove staples, sutures, and assist with minor surgical procedures as needed
• Assist with placement, removal, and instruction of devices such as splints, immobilizers, braces, and bandages.
• Clean and sterilize equipment using approved techniques.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and change sheets on exam tables after each patient.
• Communicate restrictions and instructions to patients. Follow up calls to patients after surgery or other invasive procedure to document their progress
• Communication with outside facilities for scheduling tests or surgery to include having any necessary orders, pre-cert, or referral information ready.
• Completion of insurance, disability, and FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Assist in administrative duties as required, to include but not limited to: collection of past due balances when scheduling surgery, check in/check out; scheduling appointments, procedures, and surgeries, pre-cert procedures, insurance verification, data entry, posting charges, and assisting secretaries.
• Care for injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques and medication.
• Evaluate readiness to return to daily activities, coordinate clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Covers local area sports as directed by physician.
• Assess and report progress to physician.
• Collaborate with physician in order to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation program as needed
• Regional Coordinator Responsibilities:
• Care for injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques and medication.
• Evaluate readiness to return to daily activities, coordinate clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Responsible for School Sports Outreach-ensuring Hughston has a good presence in the community at area sporting events.
• Supervision of certified athletic trainer(s).
• Communication with supervisor and required reporting.

Experience: Must be certified in good standing by the NATA. Currently licensed or eligible for state AT License. Experience in the ATC field preferred, but previous experience is not required.
Education: Undergraduate degree in athletic training / sports medicine from CAATE approved College or University required. Master's degree in related field preferred, but not required.
Special Qualifications: Must have current First Aid, AED, BLS for Professional Rescuer / Healthcare Provider certification. Must have valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

• Travel Required*

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. This company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.