Certified Athletic Trainer - Rehab Services

Arnot Health; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Certified Athletic Trainer, where your expertise will play a vital role in the health and performance of athletes. This position offers the opportunity to manage athlete care, from injury prevention to rehabilitation, ensuring athletes receive the best possible support during practices and competitions. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, providing essential first aid and emergency care while developing tailored treatment programs. If you're passionate about sports medicine and eager to make a difference in the athletic community, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to the success of our athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and NATA certification required.
• 1-2 years of athletic training experience in a sports environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage health care of athletes including first aid, injury evaluation, and rehabilitation.
• Communicate with athletes, coaches, and physicians regarding injury status.
• Develop treatment programs and assess athletes' responses to treatment.

Skills

Athletic Training

Emergency Care

Injury Assessment

Rehabilitation Programs

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Related Field

NATA Certification

Tools

Athletic Training Equipment

Job description

MAIN FUNCTION:

The certified athletic trainer is charged with managing the health care of participating athletes, including, but not limited to, first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, appropriate modalities, prevention, rehabilitation programs and medical referrals. Athletic training services for all sport-related events will be provided in accordance with current contracts. This position is accountable to the Orthopedic Service Line Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Certified Athletic Trainer

1. Performs the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment (including first aid) and reconditioning of athletic injuries as set forth by the NATA Board of Certification.
2. Covers assigned practices, sports games or matches and related events under the supervision of the team physician and/or program manager. Depending on the institution, this may include weekend and/or evening contests.
3. Depending on the institution, travels with the team to away games, including overnight stays as required.
4. Develops treatment programs, including indicated modalities, therapeutic exercises and strength and conditioning programs, in accordance with findings of evaluations and goals established by the injury assessment or by the treating physician.
5. Prepares athletes for treatment and ensures comfort and safety of athletes. Carries out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/event physician.
6. Applies treatment procedures and modalities in accordance with established indications and contraindications.
7. Assesses athletes’ status in response to treatment and modifies programs as appropriate. Refers athletes for appropriate diagnostic and follow-up procedures and subsequent injury tracking.
8. Coordinates follow-up treatment/appointments with physician office manager and/or Rehab scheduling team and ensures immediate access to services.
9. Informs athlete and families of important aspects of athletes’ present condition, including concussion, wound care, first aid and follow-up care. Informs physician and program manager of any necessary documentation or observable signs that need investigation.
10. Communicates with athletes, parents, athletic director(s), coaches and physicians regarding athletes’ playing status and ability to return to competition. All communication must be conducted within the bounds of confidentiality.
11. Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
12. Uses assigned athletic training equipment safely and efficiently.
13. Maintains athletes’ medical records and relevant paperwork, including statistics and injury logs as established.
14. Works confidently in crisis or emergency situations, demonstrating knowledge of safety practices.
15. Organizes pre- and post-participation physicals.
16. Participates in select community service/educational programs related to sports medicine.
17. Assists in program development related to sports medicine. Assists with on-boarding process for all new contracts. Assists with creating and maintaining relevant statistics to ensure program growth and success.
18. Demonstrates interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches and other team personnel.
19. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the athletes’ status and interpret the appropriate information.

Other

1. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
2. Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.
3. Provides age-appropriate care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
4. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with Arnot Health.
5. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of duties which may be assigned.

EDUCATION:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in health related field with current National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one to two years athletic training experience in a sports environment preferred.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

CPR is required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts may involve lifting, pushing and pulling. Must be able to assist with or transfer patients of various weights/heights. Must be able to lift at least 30# independently and at least 150# with the assistance of another person. Must be able to push carts containing medical and athletic equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances. Must be able to carry medical, first aid and athletic training kit and coolers for long distances.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Will have close contact with athletes and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.