Athletic Trainer - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics

Virtua Health; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Sewell, NJ seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care and clinical direction. You will educate patients, prepare them for exams, apply casting and durable medical equipment under physician supervision, and ensure accurate documentation and patient flow.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in athletic training with Master’s degree after fall 2022, NATA BOC exam and NJ licensure, CPR/BLS, and about 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training Program with Bachelor's degree 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam by documenting vital signs and history and assisting provider exam.
• Educates patients on diagnosis and demonstrates home exercise programs.
• Applies casting, splinting and durable medical equipment under physician supervision.
• Screens and directs patient calls and communicates test results as directed.
• Maintains regulatory testing and ensures equipment accuracy and compliance.
• Manages supplies for the facility.

Skills

Athletic Training

Patient Care

Clinical Procedures

Patient Education

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's degree required after fall 2022

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

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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