Athletic Trainer
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Sign-on Bonus of $5,000!
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Spectrum Healthcare Partners is Maine’s largest multi-specialty, physician-owned and directed professional organization and is comprised of over 200 physicians practicing in the areas of anesthesiology, orthopedics, pain management, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and vascular & interventional services. Spectrum provides services at many of Maine’s hospitals throughout the state and in eastern New Hampshire.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Athletic Trainer functions as an integral member of the orthopaedic health care team working with providers to support and enhance the patient’s orthopedic visit. Under physician supervision, provides athletic training and clinical support services in sports medicine and orthopaedic practices. May require travel to our Brunswick and Windham offices. M-F, day shift.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes the patient intake process by rooming the patient, taking vital signs, obtaining patient history
- Provides patient education on topics such as but not limited to: injury prevention, rehabilitation wellness, pre- and post-operative education, and maximizing physical conditioning and performance
- Provides prevention, emergency and first aid care with prompt triage
- Provides postoperative wound and dressing care, suture, staple removal
- Implements individualized therapeutic interventions, and monitors responses to therapy to ensure patient safety
- Applies casting, splinting and DME/brace fitting as ordered by provider
- Assists the patient with an understanding of proper fit and use of support devices as well as gait training
- Works closely with the rehab and occupational therapy department to coordinate post-operative protocols and rehabilitation
- Reports progress and medical changes to physician
- Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure maximum patient benefit
- Documents patient treatment timely and accurately in the electronic health record
- Prepares for and assists with in-office procedures
- Triage patient messages appropriately, whether it is resolving issues within the scope of practice or utilizing Physician or Advanced Practice Practitioner
- Maintains confidentiality
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, providers, staff and others
- Keeps abreast of current issues involving patient care or practice issues by attending and participating in department, team and practice meetings
- Maintains ongoing personal and professional growth and development, maintaining required certifications/licensure
- Displays cooperative behavior and interacts positively and effectively with others to promote a team environment
- Demonstrates professionalism at all times
- Performs other duties necessary to maintain the overall efficiency and continuity of the clinic
- Is proactive in identifying, reporting and participating in the resolution of any potential or actual patient safety issues
- Supports the Company’s Vision and Values
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Athletic Training
- Current State of Maine Athletic Trainer licensure or eligible for licensure
- Current BOC certification required
- Current BLS required
- Athletic training experience
- Knowledge and education in evaluation of orthopedic injuries
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and all other health and community professionals
- Skill in time management, prioritizing and medical care coordination
- Ability to organize and accomplish tasks, and have the flexibility to meet changing demands on daily basis
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others
- Ability to work independently and excel as part of a team
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
BENEFITS
- Health Insurance (80% company paid)
- Health Savings Account (Company Match: $3,000 family plan / $1625 individual plan)
- Dental & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k) Match and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (company paid)
- Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- Short-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- Generous paid time off
- Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits
- Medical Reimbursement Plan
- Dependent Care Plan
Spectrum Orthopaedics was recently named the winner of the Best of the 207 Orthopaedics award!