Athletic Trainer Certified

NewYork-Presbyterian; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Hudson Valley Medical Group NYPMG, part of the physician enterprise of NewYork-Presbyterian, seeks a Stay Amazing Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Yorktown Heights, NY. You will assist physicians, evaluate patients, educate on exercise prescriptions, and help maintain patient flow in a full-time day role.

The role requires NY state ATC licensure, Bachelor's in Athletic Training (NATA), current licensure, and BLS/AED.

Qualifications

• NY State ATC license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training; NATA certification.
• Current licensure maintained.
• BLS/AED certification.
• NATA membership in good standing.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices.
• Orthopedics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician with evaluations and patient education.
• Fitting patients with DME and instructing equipment use.
• Prepare patients for injections and post-operative care.
• Review pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain patient care plans across perioperative stages.
• Ensure documentation and scheduling comply with department policy.

Skills

Triage skills

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Medical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Job description

Location: Yorktown Heights, New York.

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America).

Description: Stay Amazing Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine– Full Time Days - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Hudson Valley Medical Group NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups (NYPMG) are part of the physician enterprise of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care delivery systems affiliated with two world-renowned medical schools.

Through primary care and multispecialty medical practices, the physicians and other health care professionals of NYPMG, in collaboration with ColumbiaDoctors and Weill Cornell Physicians, provide families with high quality, patient-centered care close to home in the New York metropolitan area.

This position assists the physician in providing quality care to patients by accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical condition, utilizing triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, providing instruction on exercise prescriptions and general patient education while helping to maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Fitting the patient with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other various durable medical equipment as directed by the attending physician.
• The incumbent will also educate the patient on the appropriate use of the equipment provided to the patient.
• Preparing patients for injections that will be performed by the attending physician. Preparations include cleaning and disinfecting the area to be injected and preparing materials to be utilized both prior to and after the injection.
• Removal of sutures or staples and providing dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician
• Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.
• May include surgical and position appropriate administrative/clerical responsibilities.
• Review pre-operative instructions and explain the surgical process to patient
• Formulates, coordinates and updates patient care plan from pre-operative to post-operative
• Collects pre-operative clearance data to be shared with physicians
• May be needed for patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure as discretion of physician Knowledge and skill of sterile prep and draping in OR
• May be needed for patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure as discretion of physician
• Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including wound care and pain management
• Set up examination rooms at the start of each day and cleans rooms in-between patient visits and at the end of the day.
• Perform administrative aspects of patient care, i.e. schedules, attendance records, charges, insurance requirements, etc.
• Ensures documentation is in accordance with the department policy.
• Ensures all DME supplies are in stock and compliant with the needs of the practice.

Preferred Criteria

• Master's degree preferred in Athletic Training from an Accredited Institution
• Prior experience working in orthopedic practice preferred.

Required Criteria

• NY State ATC License.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training Certification through NATABOC.
• Current licensure maintained.
• BLS/AED certification.
• Must be a member in good standing with the National Athletic Training Association (NATA).
• Entry-level graduates with NATA certification will be considered.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $66,300-$92,500/Annual

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