Athletic Trainer I - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - BMP 9 Mile

The Athletic Trainer I works closely with the physician in the department to maintain regulatory documentation and patient care. This position assists with revolving issues that occur within the clinical office setting, ensuring efficient patient flow, ordering clinical supplies, filing and documentation organization, supervising students and conferring with licensed personnel concerning patient safety and response to treatment. The position must be competent in all performed duties and comply with licensing board requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains responsibility for following all unit precautions and procedures in the performance of job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others; assists with specific direct patient care activities.
• Prepares patient for provider; maintains supplies, rooms, and medications; performs and tracks tests and results; assists providers and clinical team; performs chart documentation, review, and maintenance.
• Maintains patient flow in the clinical areas.
• Maintains work area and obtains equipment in condition needed for patient care delivery by department and regulatory standards.
• Provides coordination for health education and referrals to meet the immediate health care needs of patients.
• Performs front office duties when required and completes miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
 

• Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training Required

Licenses and Certifications
 

• Athletic Trainer Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• Certified Athletic Trainer (AT_BOC) Board certification Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and exercise prescription for rehabilitation.
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.

About the company

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. 

 

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.  Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse