Per Diem Athletic Trainer - Long Island, NY

JAG One Physical Therapy LLC; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive CEU credits access

Supervising Physician Standing Orders

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for events under state bylaws and professional standards. The AT will work within JAG Athletic Training outreach contracts and coordinate medical/risk management with a focus on prevention, taping, bracing, and emergency care as needed.

The ideal candidate will hold a CAATE-approved degree, BOC certification, NY licensure, and maintain liability insurance, with flexibility to adapt to fluid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in athletic training (CAATE Approved program).
• BOC certification is required.
• Maintain BOC-required CEUs (50 CEUs per certification period).
• Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer.
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition.
• Coordinate, manage, and implement medical and risk management of all athletes, including preventative care and emergency care.
• Demonstrate speed, efficiency, and flexibility in provision of care.
• Document injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation in adherence with policies and licensure standards.
• Use effective communication to involve athlete, family, and others in the plan of care.
• Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refer for service when needed.
• Regularly communicate with supervising physician regarding SOPs and scope of AT practice.

Skills

Flexibility & adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training

BOC certification

Job description

Provide athletic training services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach athletic training contracts. The athletic trainer (AT) will practice said profession within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification. These duties, set forth below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

Who We Are:

JAG Physical Therapy’s care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with over 165 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area’s top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area’s largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
• Supervising Physician Standing Orders provided

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in athletic training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification
• Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU's per certification period (every two years)
• Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What You’ll Do:

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Coordinates, manages, and implements the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.) and emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.)
• Demonstrates speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy, JAG Athletic Training contracted site policy, and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines)
• Collaborates with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refers for service when needed
• Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you’ll love about us section is based on full time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type.

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