Athletic Trainer - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics

Virtua Health; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Sewell, NJ seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care and clinical direction in a busy hospital setting. You will prepare patients for exams, educate on diagnoses, and assist with home exercise programs, casting, and equipment use under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include patient screening, coordinating prescriptions and tests, maintaining supplies, and ensuring accurate execution of medical orders. Prior experience and licensure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training Program with a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree required after fall 2022.
• NATA BOC exam passing and state licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and history, and assists with provider exam.
• Educates patients about diagnosis and demonstrates home exercise programs.
• Applies casting, splinting and durable medical equipment under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls and follows up on prescriptions and testing results.
• Maintains regulatory testing and ensures equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains par level of clinical supplies for facility.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient education

Casting and splinting

Clinical equipment handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree required after 2022

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Sewell - 570 Egg Harbor Road

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Moorestown - 300 West Route 38

Job Information:

Summary:

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Athletic Trainer performs duties associated with direct patient care and clinical direction to provide patient care given in accordance with the organization standards. The Athletic Trainer assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments, smooth patient flow, instructs patients about procedures, treatments, and needs, and ensures medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly.

Position 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1 year experience is preferred.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training Program with Bachelor’s degree prior to fall of 2022 and Master Degree required after.

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.

CPR/BLS Certification.

Hourly Rate: $24.51 - $36.89The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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.

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