Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time

This position is eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Position Summary:

The certified athletic trainer is a licensed allied healthcare professional whose primary concern is the optimal health of student athletes and physically active individuals. Under the direction of a physician, they specialize in injury prevention, injury evaluation and management, emergency situations, rehabilitation, and returning the athlete to play safely and quickly. The certified athletic trainer will be assigned to provide outreach athletic training services to high school & Jr high school athletics at contracted schools and when required, provide outreach services in the clinical setting. 

Education, License & Cert:

The incumbent shall, at a minimum, be a Graduate of a CAATE accredited bachelor's or master's degree program, and BOC certified in good standing. Current licensure in the state of primary practice is required. Current dual licensure in New York and Pennsylvania is preferred. Current BLS Certification for the professional mandated.

Experience:

Education/experience in working with adolescent athletic population preferred for those performing duties in a high school outreach position. 

Education/experience in working with diverse, active patient populations for those performing duties in a clinical setting. 

Essential Functions:

1. Communicates and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, athletic directors, coaches, coworkers, and other patient care providers.
2. Provides high quality care to athletes/patients to include prevention, immediate care, assessment, rehabilitation, referral and communication with providers. Including monitoring athletic activities and events for potential safety hazards or unsafe practices and notify the appropriate supervisor. Making appropriate recommendations to athletic directors or coaches pertaining to protective equipment. Working with coaches to develop and implement effective and appropriate training and conditioning programs for student athletes.
3. Provide initial assessment and care for emergent, acute and chronic sports related injuries and illnesses and make effective & timely determination if a higher level of care is appropriate.
4. Communicate with appropriate school officials and parents/guardians of athletes regarding injuries/illness, care provided or recommendations for care while working closely and cooperatively with Medical Director/physician(s)/provider(s) to treat and rehabilitate injured student athletes. Develop individualized treatment plans as needed and appropriate interventions under the supervision of the Medical Director or athlete's physician/provider. May provide onsite rehabilitation program at school or recommendation of therapy referral to outpatient facility.
5. Communicate with appropriate patient care team regarding care provided in the clinic/office setting. The Athletic Trainer will assist the clinical team in the office setting by streamlining workflows and processes, maximizing patient throughput and optimizing care. 
6. Documentation in Electronic Medical Record to include health status, injury, illness, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and/or encounters. Document in EPIC EMR the injury, treatment and encounter status of all student athletes/patients.
7. Provide return‐to‐play guidance to athletes, coaches and parents/guardians following injury under the supervision of Medical Director/ physician/provider. 
8. Maintains appropriate level of communication with Medical Director and consults with Medical Director / provider regarding referrals for other services as needed.
9. Participating in continuing education/professional development activities. Attends/presents at departmental in‐service sessions as scheduled. Attends external professional growth activities as scheduled and communicates information to the team.
10. Adhere to policies and practices of applicable federal and state guidelines, professional organizations, entity facilities and entity specific policies. Is familiar with and acts according to contents of applicable professional code, employee/handbook, unit Policy & Procedure and organizational policies.
11. Meets established organizational standards within a fiscally responsible manner.
12. Compliance with annual rehabilitation required learning and documentation requirements.