What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Total Physical Therapy and Athletic Training?
POSITION TITLE: Long Island high school head Athletic Trainer
Syosset Physical Therapy and Athletic Training PLLC is a Long Island orthopedic rehabilitation company that has a vast amount of experience providing rehabilitation, injury prevention, on-field event coverage, and other related sports medicine responsibilities. We employee Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Specialists to provide in house and outreach Athletic Training services throughout the Long Island area.
We are currently looking to hire a full time Athletic Trainer for high school coverage as well as in clinic rehabilitation hours
SALARY: $60,000 – $65,000
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: New Grads welcome
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification or registration. NPI Number Required.
REPORTS TO: Medical Director/Team Physician/Athletic Director
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Applied Knowledge: Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
· Decision-Making Skills: Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
· Attention to Detail: should be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
· Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.
· Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Develop plans for providing athletic training coverage at all interscholastic athletic events identified in Athletic Training Program Coverage Policy.
· Establish and maintain a budget for athletic training supplies/equipment
· Establish daily hours of operation for the athletic training facility.
· Develop comprehensive venue and condition specific emergency action plans.
· Initiate and administer an athletic training student-aide program in accordance with the school’s clubs and activities guidelines and state law.
· Establish a working relationship with a designated team physician and community physicians.
· Establish a working relationship with school nursing staff.
· Complete (school systems) policies training to include: Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan training and comply with the regulations therein.
· Maintain adequate medical records on all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
· Comply with any and all policies regarding health care delivery as indicated by the school systems regulations, and outlined in the Athletic Injury Management section of the school’s athletic training program policies and procedures manual.
· Develop coach’s professional development for CPR/AED, Concussion, Heat Illness, Sudden Cardiac Death, Sickle Cell
WEBSITE
· https://SyossetPTAT.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 11/22/2021
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000