Athletic Trainer II

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, coordinate referral to medical care, communicate with parents/guardian and physician; develop conditioning programs during recovery; instruct athlete in home rehabilitation; teach functional progression; Instruct athletes, parents/guardian, and coaches regarding conditioning, weight control, diet, prevention, and care of injuries; educate coaches; teach student athletic trainers first aid protocol; provide guidance on prophylactic skills and record keeping; instruct in-service programs for coaching staff; Prevent athletic injuries by evaluating prior injuries, developing prevention programs, evaluating injury rate/etiology, and suggesting changes to coaches; Maintain inventory and assist with ordering supplies; document patients' progress and response to treatments in the medical record; Evaluate patient functional status and abilities/disabilities, plan treatment, determine types/frequencies of rehabilitation, communicate care plan options, and recommend program modifications to physician; Direct patient care in hospital setting including assisting with patient needs, providing ROM, initiating transfers, selecting transfer equipment, collaborating with team, and creating mobility plan; assure patient safety; Participate in departmental meetings, attend CEU courses, support Ortho Sports MDs in clinic, assist in ASC patient education, perform evaluation/physical testing with workplace health clients; other duties as assigned

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 certification upon hire; Ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency; Maintain all requirements mandated by Strong Memorial Hospital / Strong Health as a condition of employment

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