Per Diem Athletic Trainer - Somerset County, NJ

JAG Physical Therapy; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Continuing Education credits

Discounted CPR certification

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide athletic trainer services and administrative tasks for JAG Athletic Training outreach contracts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in athletic training and hold the necessary licenses.

This role involves coordinating medical management for athletes, documenting care, and collaborating with other JAG professionals. Benefits include exclusive access to continuing education credits and discounted certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of the BOC certification is required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Provide AT services for athletic events.
• Coordinate medical management for all athletes.
• Document injuries and treatment in adherence to policies.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in athletic training

Tools

BLS certification

Personal Liability Insurance

Job description

Supportive Leadership

Provide athletic trainer 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.

What You’ll Love About Us

• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
• Supervising Physician Standing Orders provided
• Discounted CPR certification
• Supportive Leadership

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 Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
• NJ Department of Education (DOE) clearance
• Current BLS certification
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What You’ll Do

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.) and emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.)
• Demonstrate speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Document 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
• Utilize effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPAA/FERPA guidelines)
• Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refer 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

Important Disclaimer Notice

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.