Athletic Trainer
Company: JAG Physical Therapy
Location: Burlington
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative
tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG PT outreach
athletic training contracts.
Essential Functions:
The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the
parameters of their state of practice athletic trainer 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 PT
Athletic Training Services and should not be considered
all-inclusive. The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary,
shall modify the duties.
- Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program
for the contracted JAG PT organization This includes a functional
athletic training room with an updated, site-specific policies and
procedures manual
- Provide athletic trainer services for athletic events and
competition
- Provide first aid and injury
assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for the athletes
affiliated with contracted organization
- Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation,
etc. in adherence with the JAG PT policy and state of licensure
professional practice standards
- Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling
environmental risks
- Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools,
coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness related
topics
- Act as the workers compensation case manager for any
professional contracted team both in and out of season, submitting
all insurance information, facilitating appropriate referrals,
tracking compensation claims & reporting back to the professional
organization within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines in the event of an
accident.
- Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete,
family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care
(within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines)
- Responsible for collaborating with other JAG PT professionals
in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related
services
- 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
- When not at assigned outreach location, the AT will assist with
departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations of
their facility
- Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics
to assist with daily operations
- Collaborate with marketing & promotional initiatives, and
contribute to departmental improvement & growth projects
- Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to
translate plans into action keeping in mind both short- and
long-term goals and outcomes
- Oversee the ordering of athletic trainer supplies and equipment
pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up
to date inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- 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 in the state of practice as an Athletic Trainer
- Department of Education (DOE) clearance (if working in
secondary schools and applicable in state of practice)
- Current BLS certification
- Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
- Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid
situations is a must
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.
Keywords: JAG Physical Therapy, New York , Athletic Trainer, Human Resources , Burlington, New York
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