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Job Title:

Athletic Trainer - Clinical

Cost Center:

301691211 Weston-Orthopedics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Athletic Trainer – Clinical functions as part of a team that includes the patient, physician, and other support staff. Under the direction of the consulting physician and per written protocol, obtains patient history and performs initial physical examination, relays initial findings to the physician, and consults with physician to establish plan of care. This individual acts as a scribe for the physician for each patient/physician experience in which the clinical athletic trainer is a participant member of the health care team, dictates visit summary in medical record and completes charges appropriately. Athletic Trainer - Clinical fits crutches, braces, and other durable medical equipment. This individual can assist the supervising physician with post – operative care for the patient’s orthopedic injury/condition. Will provide patient education regarding procedures and orthopedic plan care.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

_For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation._

**Minimum Required:** Bachelor’s degree from an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Other related fields of study will be accepted in lieu of the athletic training education program such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or kinesiology.

**Preferred/Optional:** Master’s degree in athletic training.

EXPERIENCE

**Minimum Required:** None

**Preferred/Optional:** Athletic Training Fellowship with Physician Extender emphasis.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

_The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position._

**Minimum Required:** Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification for The Athletic Trainer. Licensed as an Athletic Trainer by the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

**Preferred/Optional:** Orthopedic Specialty Certification through the Board of Certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program** **.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.