What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Doctors of Physical Therapy?
Description
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Doctors of Physical Therapy is searching for a Certified Athletic Trainer. The Athletic Trainer is going to be utilized to provide injury management and injury prevention to a diverse population in a large distribution center in Schenectady, NY.
Schedule :
This position is for 2nd shift.
Weekend - 1 day per weekend 9 : 30am to 5 : 00pm
Monday to Thursday. 1 : 30pm to 10 : 00pm
Day to day responsibilities can include :
- Injury Prevention
- Development and management of a comprehensive injury / illness prevention program
- Job Coaching, utilizing safety training and program materials
- Development of early detection, intervention and treatment guidelines for Cumulative
- Trauma Disorders
- Lifting labs in accordance with current lifting guidelines, instructions or programs, or using those developed by TIA, Inc. as a training tool
- Development and delivery of injury prevention education programs utilizing safety training and program materials
- Ergonomic assessment
- Conduct workplace walkthrough sessions on a specified, regularly scheduled basis, per the instruction of management, focusing on :
- Conduct first aid and blood borne pathogens training as requested
- Injury Treatment
- Assessment and treatment of on the job injuries and illnesses and refers teammates to other sources for evaluation and treatment protocols outside his / her scope of practice
- Assessment of non-occupational strains, sprains or first aid issues to determine need for immediacy of treatment and offers recommendations for follow up care with their personal health care providers
- Facilitation of successful return-to-work as per the current guidelines and policies
- Data collection and reporting of any and all pertinent information as identified by both the client and The Industrial Athlete, Inc.
- Participates in Safety Management Team meetings as directed
- Maintains a high visibility on the warehouse floor Benefits :
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements
Qualifications
License / Certification :
Athletic Trainer Certification
