Provides cost effective and high quality care to patients served. These services may include rehabilitation of injuries, education, exercise conditioning, injury screening, and on-site treatment and care of acute injuries.
1A Provides patient care consistent with the medical findings, physician orders, and established plan of care. Follows departmental policy and procedure preserving patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
1B The athletic trainer will assume responsibilities designated to them by the senior athletic trainer, and will work in conjunction to provide athletic training coverage at sporting events, along with aiding in prevention and education about sports related injuries. Creates and develops a good working rapport with students, parents, coaches, athletic director, school administration, and physicians. The athletic trainer functions as the assistant and aids at being the liaison between student athlete, school administration, and NGPG/NGHS by settings following the guidelines of the National Athletic Training Association and the Georgia Athletic Trainer Licensure Act.
1C Documents treatment procedures following departmental policies and procedures and in compliance with third party payers guidelines.
1D Accomplishes good clinical outcomes using national benchmarks and comparisons to others in the same service area.
1E The athletic trainer works closely with the senior athletic trainer and physical/occupational therapists to enhance the all around care given to the patients and clients of The Rehabilitation Institute.
1F The athletic trainer will aid the senior athletic trainer in providing appropriate information to school officials regarding the status of the claims advising them as to how to proceed
1G The athletic trainer will provide all info to the senior athletic trainer for scheduling of appointments.
1H The athletic trainer is responsible for timely submission of data into SportsWare so the senior level athletic trainer can report to school admin and NGPG officials.
1I Timely and appropriate education for student athletes regarding injury, treatment, and rehabilitation.
1J The athletic trainer is responsible for keeping updated inventory supply lists, and will communicate directly with the senior athletic trainer or NGPG Athletic Training Manager.
1K The athletic trainer assists the senior athletic trainer in any request relative to drug-testing.
Contributes to the effective operation of the department by consistently meets and exceeds department productivity standards (monthly average) and demonstrates good time management and organizational skills.
Communicates effectively and demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills.
3A Consistently initiates positive and professional communication with medical and department staff and community outreach contacts as evidenced by peer review, surveys, and observation.
3B Demonstrates flexibility by pro-actively resolving conflicts, scheduling problems, and completing assignments in a timely manner.
3C Exhibits effective team work and interdisciplinary team-building skills as evidenced by manager observation, peer review, and outside community contacts.
3D Actively participates in customer service surveys and averages a score of 3.5 or above on individual and department surveys.
