Sports Medicine Trainer 2-4 HX

Job Summary

Involves collaboration with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Job Title	Sports Medicine Trainer 2 HX	Sports Medicine Trainer 3 HX	Sports Medicine Trainer 4 HX
Job Code	005261	005262	005263
Per. Program	PSS	PSS	PSS
FLSA	Non-Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope	Applies knowledge of sports medicine practices and medical center policies and procedures to provide basic assessment and treatment of athletic injuries working with standardized protocols. Works in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Applies professional concepts to assess and treat athletic injuries. Provides rehabilitation and injury prevention education, sports safety, emergency care, and application and management of orthopedic appliances. Utilizes treatment plans incorporating full range of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques. Works in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Uses advanced concepts to provide specialized sports medicine care and education. Collaborates on process improvement initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of patient services. Assumes administrative leadership of sports medicine programs and events. May serve as lead trainer on a multidisciplinary team. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.
Key Resp 01	Assists with patient intake and assessment. Assists physician with clinical procedures and transports patients.	Assists with patient intake and assessment. Assists physician with clinical procedures and transports patients.	Assists with specialty department / clinic operations. Assists with patient intake and assessment. Provides clinical support to Physicians.
Key Resp 02	Provides exercise protocol and instruction to patients under the supervision of a sports medicine physician.	Provides therapeutic exercise programs and ambulation training for patients with athletic injuries.	Provides therapeutic exercise programs and ambulation training for patients with athletic injuries.
Key Resp 03	Applies protective and therapeutic wrapping. Under supervision, applies and instructs on the use and care of orthopedic appliances.	Applies and instructs on the use and care of orthopedic appliances. Evaluates cast problems and adjust as necessary. May instruct medical students and residents in casting and bracing techniques.	Applies and instructs on the use and care of orthopedic appliances. Evaluates cast problems and adjusts as necessary. May instruct medical students and residents in casting and bracing techniques.
Key Resp 04	Administers basic therapeutic modalities and manual therapies applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Administers therapeutic modalities and manual therapies applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Administers therapeutic modalities and manual therapies. Assists with advanced plasma and injection procedures. Maintains pharmaceutical and clinical supplies for procedures.
Key Resp 05	Documents patient condition in electronic medical record. Reports symptoms of illness to physician.	Documents patient condition in electronic medical record. Reports symptoms of illness to physician.	As lead trainer, assists with staff supervision, scheduling, training and performance management. Supports  sports medicine physicians. Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures.
Key Resp 06	Assists with delivering injury and health education to students, athletes and coaches.	Coordinates and conducts sports education programs. Provides injury and health education to students, athletes, and coaches.	Coordinates and conducts school sports medicine programs. Oversees program athletic trainers. Provides injury prevention education, sports medicine evaluation and care to program participants.
Key Resp 07	Contributes to patient education sessions and assists with development of education materials.	Presents patient education sessions develops education materials.	Develops and delivers patient education sessions. Develops education materials.
Key Resp 08	Assists with event, professional and / or intercollegiate game coverage.	Provides event, professional and / or intercollegiate game coverage. Administers baseline concussion testing.	Plans, coordinates and helps lead professional, intercollegiate and / or community events and competitions.
Key Resp 09	Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving patient injury and treatment.	Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving patient injury and treatment.	Ensures discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving patient injury and treatment among staff athletic trainers.
Key Resp 10	Assists with data collection related to sports programs and / or research initiatives.	Assists with data collection and analysis related to sports programs and / or research initiatives.	Collaborates in the development of standard operating procedures for school athletic programs.
Key Resp 11			Establishes partnerships with school district / community athletics directors to standardize protocols across program sites.
Education	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Education	Some graduate level coursework preferred.	Master’s degree in related field preferred.	Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Certification Requirement	Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) required.	Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) required.	Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) required.
Spec Cond 1	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	Knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.	Thorough knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.	Advanced knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.
KSA 02	Intermediate manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
KSA 03	Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.	Ability to work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.	Ability to lead staff and work in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.
KSA 04	Effective written and oral communication.	Strong written and oral communication.	Strong written and oral communication.
KSA 05	Ability to organize and manage priorities.	Excellent time management and organizational skills.	Excellent time management and organizational skills.
KSA 06	Knowledge of medical terminology appropriate for job responsibilities.	Thorough knowledge of medical terminology appropriate for job responsibilities.	Advanced knowledge of medical terminology appropriate for job responsibilities.
KSA 07	Interpersonal / communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse patient population.	Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to interact with a diverse patient population.	Excellent interpersonal / communication skills to motivate, influence and interact with a diverse patient population.
KSA 08	Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Office programs.	Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Office programs.	Strong familiarity with all Microsoft Office programs.
KSA 09	Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.	Project management experience.	Project management experience.
KSA 10		Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events.	Ability to provide first responder care at athletic events.
KSA 11		Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.	Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.
Environment	Health care (hospital, outpatient, or another environment as the role requires).	Health care (hospital, outpatient, or another environment as the role requires).	Health care (hospital, outpatient, or another environment as the role requires).