Certified Athletic Trainer - Ortho/Spine Office

Trinity Health Corp.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in New York is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer for full-time day shift responsibilities in a clinical and athletic program setting.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, vitals, charting, assisting physicians, and treating athletes with on-field triage and return-to-play decisions under applicable state licensure guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer (per NYS Ed guidelines).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with multiple age ranges preferred (pediatrics to geriatrics).
• Knowledge of a wide range of medical problems.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions per licensure.
• Strong communication in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming, vitals, and history taking.
• Assists physician with in-office procedures.
• DME fitting and product education.
• Respond to patient messages and calls, resolve issues or triage with physician/nurse/ancillary staff.
• Counsel patients on diagnosis, home exercises, and treatment options.
• Complete special projects and assist with program development.
• Pre-season athletic evaluations, on-field triage, sideline treatment, and return-to-play clearance under contract coverage.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

Responsibilities:

• Patient rooming, vitals, and history taking

• Prepares for and assists physician with in-office procedures

• Responsible for DME fitting and product education.

• Respond to patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse triage and other ancillary staff as needed.

• Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, home exercises and treatment options per provider request

• Completes special projects as assigned

• Assist with program development

• Once program is developed, trainers will perform pre-season athletic evaluations, on-field triaging of injuries, sideline treatment related to acute injuries, emergency room/ physician follow up recommendations, return-to-play clearance, injury diagnosis and follow up referral, sports specific rehab protocols, etc. Will cover any/all athletic events under the umbrella of all contracts held by St. Joseph’s Health with colleges, high schools, etc.

Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer (per guidelines set by NYS Ed)

• Bachelor's degree required

• Prefer experience working with multiple age ranges-pediatrics through geriatrics but will also consider a newly certified Athletic Trainer who possesses credible internship experience.

• Must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems.

• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.

• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families.

• Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required.

• Additional requirements- ACLS and BLS -provided by the institution.

Pay Range: $27.15 - $40.70

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran