Athletic Trainer

St. Elizabeth; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide injury management services to schools and the community. Responsibilities include coordinating medical coverage, documenting care plans, and supporting patient treatment efforts. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in athletic training or equivalent, with required certifications and licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• National certification from Board of Certification (BOC) required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical coverage, including prevention and management of injuries.
• Coordinate post-injury care and communicate plan of care.
• Assist with staff education and community initiatives.

Skills

Injury management

Communication

Emergency care

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Athletic Trainer is to provide services including prevention, diagnosis, and management of injuries/illnesses within the AT scope of practice to area schools, colleges, professional organizations and/or other community partners. Responsibilities include development/implementation of Emergency Action Plans, coordination of event medical coverage, communication plans, documentation of care plans, and assists department leadership to ensure appropriate supplies and support are available.

The Athletic Trainer may also function as a physician extender, supporting patient care in our sports medicine physician office settings. The Athletic Trainer may also assist with treatment of patients in the clinical outpatient settings.

Will also assist with system initiatives such as marketing efforts, community benefits reporting, research projects, community education, and other strategic initiatives as appropriate.

Job Description:

• Provides comprehensive medical coverage, including the prevention, diagnosis, and management of injuries. This includes appropriate documentation and coordination of plan of care.

• Coordinates appropriate levels of post-injury care including management of referrals, return to play protocols, and communication of plan of care. Assesses and implements proper bracing/taping/equipment needs.
• Coordinates communication with parents, administration, physicians, and other healthcare providers involved in the care and management of the patient and outreach program.
• Participate in staff education and in-service programs, documentation reviews, Performance improvement, system initiatives and other similar activities.

• May assist with other sports medicine clinical duties including, but not limited to, physician extender duties, concussion management, pre-participation physicals, research projects, or other initiatives within our outreach programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field (effective 2023 new graduate requirement)
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field (grandfathered pre-2023)
• National certification from Board of Certification (BOC) – National Athletic Trainers Association
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed. *
• BLS/CPR certification

*Must obtain Regular (Non- Temporary) Licensure in the state where work is being performed within 6 months of employment

Specialized Knowledge:

Expertise in prevention, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal injuries

Broad range of injury management including both musculoskeletal, concussion, and emergency care

Knowledge of Athletic Training regulatory requirements

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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