Certified Athletic Trainer - Clinic

Explore opportunities at The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. For more than 75 years, our multi-specialty group has been committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and fulfilling careers to our team members. As a leading clinic in Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley, we serve more than a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany and Philomath. Join a team that empowers you from the start and values work-life balance, teamwork and trust. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay. Elevate your career with us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Certified Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Assistant collaborates with health care disciplines to provide quality direct and indirect care under the supervision and direction of a Sports Medicine Provider or Orthopedic Surgeon.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards document. To this end, employees will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within
• Assists in facilitating and implementing all aspects of health care, including but not limited to prevention, practice/event coverage, injury evaluation, medical appointments, treatment, rehabilitation, and team travel, mainly for outreach ATC
• Assists MD/DO with patient rooming, history, post operative care and education, ordering supplies for the department, splinting, casting, brace fitting (DME), assist with injection with and without imaging, patient calls and portal messages, physician order completion and follow up with patients

Knowledge and Skills:

• Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others.  Ability to recognize systems, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventative health care measures within the scope of practice
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations.  Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients
• Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.  Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas  
• Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team.  Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Knowledge of medical records, procedures, and terminology.  Ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations  
• Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics.  Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.  Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards people of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field
• National Athletic Training Association certification
• Eligible for Oregon State Licensure
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as an athletic trainer
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.