Athletic Trainer - Full time Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics

Virtua Health; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) / 403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our orthopedic clinic team in a high-volume setting. You will work with physicians, assist with exams, and help manage patient care from intake to discharge.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, 1–3 years of athletic training experience, and NATA BOC certification with NJ licensure. BLS CPR certification is also needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of athletic trainer experience.
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field is required.
• NATA BOC certification and NJ licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between patients and physicians.
• Prepare patients for exams with history and physical.
• Record data in EMR and maintain patient files.
• Maintain clinic flow and prepare for next patient.
• Explain treatment plans clearly in writing and verbally.
• Perform casting, splinting, wound care, and assist with braces and crutches.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our clinical team in a multi-provider, high volume Orthopedic office setting.

Summary

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our clinical team in a multi-provider, high volume Orthopedic office setting.

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as a liaison between patients and Physicians.
• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining a thorough history, physical examination and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Records patient data gathered during examination and maintain patient's file in EMR.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic flow in all areas of the clinic to include directing physician to their next patient and having pertinent data available and ready for review.
• Able to communicate effectively the intended treatment plan with written and verbal instruction to ensure patient comprehension and compliance.
• Performs duties of casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, wound care, brace and crutch fitting and education.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

1-3 years of similar job experience.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in health-related field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Must have fulfilled all requirements of the NATA Board of Certification Inc. exam and state licensure or regulation as determined by the State of New Jersey.

BLS CPR Certification

Salary:

$24.51 - $36.89 Hourly

Benefits:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.