Athletic Trainer - Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics Full time

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,764 - 50,819; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Virtua Sports Medicine team is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. This position focuses on athletic injury management and community engagement, acting as the first responder and coordinating athlete care.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in athletic training. The role includes developing community programs and promoting preventative care strategies. A competitive pay range from $24.51 to $36.89 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of athletic training experience in a sports environment.
• Must have CPR Certification.
• Fulfillment of NATA Board certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, and treatment.
• Refer athletes for diagnostic procedures and injury tracking.
• Order and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
• Conduct community workshops on sports medicine topics.
• Promote virtues of injury prevention through outreach efforts.
• Develop community relationships to enhance service referrals.

Skills

Athletic training experience

Injury prevention knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health related field

Job description

Location

Moorestown - 300 West Route 38

Hammonton - 75 S. White Horse Pike

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

Job Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer functions as an integral part of the Virtua Sports Medicine team and will serve as an extension of the Virtua system in a community setting. The Certified Athletic Trainer will be charged with coordinating care of the athlete by acting as the first responder, triaging appropriately and providing follow up care as directed by the supervising physician. The Certified Athletic Trainer will develop and expand the relationship of Virtua to the community organizations, clubs and events held at Total Turf Experience to further promote the Sports Medicine Program, its physicians and adjacent Virtua service lines.

Position Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, first aid treatment as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification.
• Refer athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking.
• Assist in obtaining medical care appropriate for injury.
• Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment.
• Community Programs/Education: Develop and implement quarterly, and PRN workshops/seminars on relevant sports medicine topics.
• Promote injury prevention through handouts, lectures, weekly sport tips.
• Program Development: Develop relationships within community to promote Virtua Sports Medicine and its related services resulting in increased referrals to the Washington Twp. Wellness Center services and other Virtua services.
• Work directly with leaders to identify objectives related to communication and program development strategies at Total Turf Experience.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years athletic training experience in a sports environment.

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.
• CPR Certification.

Hourly Rate

$24.51 - $36.89 (actual rate will vary based on applicant's experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including 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.