Athletic Trainer (Healthcare)
Job Summary
Role provides clinical support and direction for the athletic population and post-surgical patients within the rehabilitation clinic. Athletic trainers are responsible for providing clinical linkage between physical therapy and rehabilitation. This role performs a wide variety of duties involving the evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of patients with athletic, sports-related, or orthopedic injuries/conditions. Additionally, this role has opportunity to support designated high schools in an outreach capacity as well as represent Excelsior Orthopaedics at external events as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a clinical support specialist for the rehabilitation staff assisting in patient care and maintaining patient flow to maximize efficiency.
- Provide professional direction and education to all athletes and patients in the areas of rest, recovery, nutrition, and hydration while adhering to standard precautions for patient care.
- Teach and monitor athletes on proper and safe lifting/conditioning techniques.
- Educate patients regarding injuries, reconditioning exercises, and/or injury recovery as appropriately directed by the physician.
- Participate in health fairs, educational seminars, and expos, and other outreach events as needed.
- Apply knowledge of the general principles of preventative physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post-injury rehabilitation.
- Provide high school athletic coverage as needed.
- Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Assist with maintenance and cleaning of all equipment.
- Assist with the delivery of the athletic profile and maintenance records.
- Adhere to all established guidelines.
- Carry out all other duties as requested by supervisor.
Requirements and Qualification
- BS in Athletic Training required.
- NYS license required.
- CPR/AED certification preferred.
- Experience in educational or clinical setting preferred but not required.
- Training and relocation assistance available.
Physical Demands
- Requires considerable physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
- Involves standing, walking, and kneeling.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards/physical risk, which requires adhering to basic safety precautions.
