Certified Athletic Trainer - Potomac Healthcare Solutions : Job Details

Certified Athletic Trainer

Potomac Healthcare Solutions

Job Location : Cocoa Beach,FL, USA

Posted on : 2024-11-13T18:29:24Z

Job Description :
Certified Athletic TrainerPatrick SPF, FLPosition Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide HP services within the ATC's scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Utilizes screening information to develop rehabilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
  • Assist in the development of the unit's rehabilitation system in accordance with all local, state, and national laws and regulations, as well as licensing and insurance certification.
  • Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
  • Participate in periodic meetings with HP for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC's scope of practice.
  • Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC's scope of practice.
  • Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients in order to identify opportunities for improvement. It is the ATC's responsibility to review meeting notes/information from the meeting if not present.
  • Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
  • Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
  • Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of patient care delivered.
  • Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
  • Participate in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with other HP staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
  • Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria based job descriptions and performance standards.
  • Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across the program.
  • Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans. Submit input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
  • Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
  • Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
  • Maintain all equipment required for providing rehabilitation/pre-habilitation within the HP program to include but not limited to: cryotherapy tanks, cold tubs, graston/scraping tools and cupping equipment.
  • Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
  • Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR staff.
  • Document care provided, work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Military's Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise-wide database (i.e., SMARTABASE), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR and staff.
  • Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
  • Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR and staff.
  • The contractor shall be capable of meeting physical demands of training with AFSPECWAR including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe AFSPECWAR training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Contractor shall possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Athletic Training and shall be National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified.
  • Certification in at least 1 of the following highly desired, dry needling, acupuncture, Graston's Technique, ART, cupping. Specialty certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is desired, but not required.
  • Experience in the field of strength and conditioning is strongly recommended, but not required. The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
  • Shall be National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified. The contractor shall possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
  • Possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories and maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable. Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Incentives and More
About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.***This position is contingent upon contract award.
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