Athletic Trainer II

Provide athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions through prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the clinic setting under the direction of a physician in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions through prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the clinic setting under the direction of a physician; Evaluate injuries, apply first aid, and coordinate referral to medical care; Develop programs of general conditioning during recovery and instruct athletes in home rehabilitation; Prevent athletic injuries by evaluating prior injuries and developing injury prevention programs; Maintain inventory and assist with ordering of supplies; Document patients’ progress and response to treatments in the medical record; Evaluate patient's functional status and plan treatment programs; Direct patient care in the hospital setting including assisting with patient needs, transfers, and mobility plans; Participate in departmental meetings and continuing education programs; Perform duties to support Ortho Sports MDs in clinic including documentation, history, exam, and exercise progression

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field; 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role; Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) upon hire; New York State licensure as an athletic trainer upon hire; CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation upon hire; Ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency; Employee must maintain all requirements mandated by Strong Memorial Hospital / Strong Health as a condition of employment; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Dual focus in Exercise Science and Business Administration; 5 years of relevant experience including supervisory; Master's degree in same or related field