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Athletic Trainer, Day Shift Per Diem

Adventist HealthLos Angeles🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationLos Angeles, United States

BLSPatient CareReconciliation

Job description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Serves as a physician extender in primary care, primary care sports medicine, and orthopedic clinical settings. Specializes in the delivery of quality health care to patients of all ages and athletes of all skill levels.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree in athletic training or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' relevant experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

National Athletic Trainers Association Board certification: Preferred

Department Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Performs appropriate patient intake for medical and musculoskeletal conditions, including thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, pain level assessment, completion and review of past medical history, family history, social history and medication reconciliation.
Performs appropriate physical examination based on patient history and chief complaint, including palpation of the affected area and unaffected area, range of motion testing, strength testing, manual muscle testing, dynamic muscle testing, myotome testing, dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing and functional testing.
Performs appropriate point of care testing and orders appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care, as directed by supervising physicians. Collaborates with supervising physicians to develop a detailed concussion care plan for each patient that includes academic and physical recommendations, based on clinical assessment.
Documents all evaluation and testing factors appropriately.
Supports physicians and other clinical/ancillary staff in daily patient care.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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