Athletic Trainer: Per Diem Varying Shifts, Sports Medicine

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Per Diem Athletic Trainers for its Sports Medicine Department. This role involves providing emergency care and crisis management for sports-related injuries while coordinating care with a dedicated rehabilitation team. The ideal candidate will deliver treatment under physician supervision, develop safety measures, and assist in creating wellness programs for athletes. Join a dynamic medical team focused on enhancing the health and performance of physically active individuals, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the community's athletic wellness.

Qualifications

• Must be certified and have experience in athletic training.
• Ability to work under physician supervision and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver treatment and care to patients under physician supervision.
• Coordinate care for athletes with the rehabilitation team.
• Promote safety and injury prevention measures.

Skills

Emergency care

Crisis management

Injury assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Certification from a recognized athletic training program

Job description

Atlantic Health System is looking for Per Diem Athletic Trainers for their Sports Medicine Department. upon completion of successful onboarding, the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for working directly with the medical team comprising of medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons and functional medicine doctors. Provides emergency care and crises management for sport related injuries. Coordinates care for athletes with the rehabilitation team.


Principal Accountabilities:

1. Delivers treatment and care to patients under the supervision of the physician.
2. Promotes, develops, and implements safety and injury prevention measures.
3. Provides appropriate injury assessment and care, making referrals to other treatment providers as appropriate.
4. Develops a policy and procedure manual for the athletic training program to ensure compliance with standards of good practice and all relevant rules and regulations.
5. Acts as liaison between patient, physician, and physician office staff.
6. Assists with development of new programs and materials focused on wellness, injury prevention, and fitness for physically active patients (athletes).
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.