Athletic Trainer — Patient Care & Rehab Advocate

Virtua Health; Sewell (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

EAP and counseling

Job summary

Virtua Health in Sewell, NJ is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and promptly according to organizational standards.

The role requires supervising patient care, educating patients on diagnoses, and ensuring proper use of medical equipment under physician oversight. A professional license and BLS/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training prior to fall 2022 and Master Degree required after.
• Must have fulfilled all requirements of the NATA Board of Certification exam and state licensure.
• CPR/BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining and documenting vital signs, chief complaint and history of present illnesses, and preparing patient for provider exam.
• Provides patient education on their diagnosis and demonstrates home exercise programs.
• Applies casting, splinting and durable medical equipment under the supervision of the physician.
• Screens and directs patient calls according to established protocol.
• Contacts patients about prescriptions and testing results as directed by and under the physician's supervision.
• Performs daily regulatory testing as required and documents accordingly, to ensure that clinical equipment is accurate and compliant.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for facility.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Virtua Health in Sewell, NJ is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care and clinical direction, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and promptly according to organizational standards.

The role requires supervising patient care, educating patients on diagnoses, and ensuring proper use of medical equipment under physician oversight. A professional license and BLS/CPR certification are required.