Certified Athletic Trainer - Ortho/Spine Office

NY_SJHSYR70 St. Joseph's Medical, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer for a full-time Day Shift role. The candidate will perform patient rooming, vitals collection, and history taking, and assist physicians with in-office procedures.

This role includes DME fitting and providing patient education. The position requires handling patient messages and triage, counseling on diagnoses and home exercises, and supporting program development and athletic event coverage under hospital contracts with colleges and

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer (per guidelines set by NYS Ed).
• Bachelor's degree required; internships count towards candidacy.
• ACLS and BLS required, provided by the institution.

Responsibilities

• Patient rooming, vitals, and history taking.
• Assist physician with in-office procedures.
• DME fitting and patient education.
• Respond to patient messages, calls, and questions; escalate as needed.
• Counsel patients on diagnosis, home exercises, and treatment options.
• Complete special projects as assigned; assist with program development.
• Support athletic events under contracts with partnering institutions.

Skills

Certified Athletic Trainer

Critical thinking

Communication under pressure

Independent decision making

Assessment and evaluation

ACLS

BLS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Athletic Trainer (NYS Ed)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

• 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.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.