What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics (per-diem) position at Oneida Health?
Job Details
Description
Oneida Health is currently seeking a per-diem Certified Athletic Trainer to join our growing team at Oneida Health Orthopedics. This practice offers comprehensive orthopedic care for patients of all ages. The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for rounding contracted high schools and colleges to provide care, assistance, and education to injured athletes; to include attending sporting events to provide first-line orthopedic care. This person will work very closely with the overseeing provider to assist in direct patient care and developing injury prevention or treatment programs for local athletes. Will report directly to the overseeing Orthopedic Surgeon and Practice Manager.
Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:
We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally-located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
- 403 (b) matching up to 6%
- Free parking
- Employee Gym
- 10% Cafe Discount
- No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
What You’ll be Great At:
- Providing quality care to patients by accurately determining and communicating the patients’ current and previous medical conditions, utilizing triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, and providing instructions on exercise prescriptions.
- Providing required higher-level of orthopedic care to injured athletes at contracted sporting events.
- Demonstrating and maintaining a professional demeanor in high stress situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
- Acting as a liaison between primary care physicians, specialists, NYS Department of Education Administration, athletes, and their parents.
- Providing educational sessions for coaches, parents, and athletes on a variety of sports medicine topics.
- Educating patients on proper post-operative wound and dressing care as well as providing gait training and crutch fitting.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed medical record of injury tracking and progress.
Why We’re The Right Fit For You:
Why are we so awesome, you ask? Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:
- We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
- We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
- Your safety matters too. Providing safe work environments is always our approach.
- With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
- We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
- We respect and encourage work-life balance.
- We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience. If you are as crazy as we are about quality, apply today. We just might be your perfect match.
Qualifications
Your Essential Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Health related field
- Experience:
- 2 years related experience preferred
- License/Certification:
- NYS Athletic Training License
- Current BLS and CPR Certification
Salary : $24 - $34
