What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back in Motion PT - Athletic Trainer/ATC position at Back in Motion Physical Therapy, LLC?
Back in Motion Physical Therapy and Alliance Physical Therapy Partners is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer for our Gorham, ME location.
Summary:
The Certified Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to patients under the direction of a provider in accordance with Maine state athletic training licensure laws. Medical coverage may be given at high schools, middle schools, local colleges, or within the surrounding communities. The athletic trainer is responsible for providing athletic training services to school(s) and organizations with which the Back in Motion ATC program has a contract to provide services. The athletic trainer must demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions: prevention, acute and emergent care, assessment, treatment, reconditioning and rehabilitation of injuries as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification (BOC) and evidence-based best practices. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the triaging and evaluation of injuries and illnesses, establishing a proper plan of care, determining most appropriate first-aid treatment or other necessary intervention(s), coordination of care, education, determination and oversight of return to activity, discharge planning and commensurate documentation practices. In addition, the athletic trainer may be assisting with day to day operations within the clinic. The athletic trainer may provide coverage for other area events as assigned by the manager.
- Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, motivator and work well as part of a team
- Able to focus, organize, and prioritize delivery of services
- Needs to be a natural leader, thinking outside of their comfort zone
- Competency with Microsoft Office software
- Licensed within the State as an Athletic Trainer or eligible for licensure
- Athletic training program graduate and Baccalaureate degree from a NATA or CAAHEP (Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).
- Must be able to travel within designated service area as outlined in job offer.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Competitive pay
- Exceptional benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, vision and PTO
- Unlimited Continuing Education budget, including MedBridge subscription
- Proprietary AGILE EMR, built by Physical Therapists
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
