Responsibilities:
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Attend scheduled team practices and sporting events. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments
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Refer injured athletes to the appropriate medical facility. as necessary
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Facilitate communication between athletes, coaches, parents, administration and the district's physician concerning the health and physical status of athletes
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Work in conjunction with other athletic trainers and team physicians
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Collaborate with school nurse(s) to provide healthcare during the school day
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Implement the "return to play" protocol for all concussed athletes
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Ensure that all State of Connecticut laws and regulations, as they pertain to the health and safety of student-athletes, are adhered to by the district
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Maintain and update emergency action plans (EAP) and ensure EAP meets state of CT guidelines
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Develop and inform all coaches of necessary and appropriate safety protocols
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Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances, when necessary
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Prudently manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures, including basic life support, to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete
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Maintain appropriate and up-to-date standing orders to be reviewed annually by the directing physician
Competencies:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
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Ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the general public
Ability to maintain calm disposition during high pressure and potential traumatic situations and environments
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Qualifications:
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Must have current BOC certification and State of Connecticut License
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Two to five years of experience as an ATC
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Communication skills are essential as this position interacts with practice providers, management team, staff members, student athletes, and parents
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Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Records
Candidates will be courteous, articulate and reliable, and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent customer service.
OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
