ATC Pending Licensure

University of Rochester

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Athletic Trainer (ATC) pending licensure. This role involves providing athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions, focusing on prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. Services are provided in a clinic setting under the direction of a physician and in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals. The position operates under the direct supervision of a New York State certified athletic trainer. The role has a defined career ladder with three bands (Band I, Band II, Band III) and a Senior level, each with increasing levels of independence, supervision, and responsibilities, including potential for program or regional coordination and mentoring. The University emphasizes its commitment to Meliora (Ever Better) and values such as equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, aiming for an inclusive and welcoming community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
Eligible and has applied for New York State licensure as an athletic trainer.
CPR certification and ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency.
Employee must maintain all requirements mandated by Strong Memorial Hospital / Strong Health as a condition of employment.
Internship route certification in Athletic Training.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Athletic Training or related field preferred.
Band Two status requires a minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role.
Band Three status minimally requires 4 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role with 1 year dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department preferred.
Senior status minimally requires 6 years of progressively responsible professional work experience as an athletic trainer in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role with 2 year dedicated to the URMC Sports Medicine Department preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions through prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in the clinic setting under the direction of a physician in collaboration with other medical and allied health professionals.
Evaluate injuries, apply first aid, and coordinate referral to medical care.
Communicate with parents or guardian, as necessary, and the physician regarding medical care.
Develop programs of general conditioning during recovery.
Instruct athlete in following prescribed home rehabilitation programs.
Teach procedures for a functional progression for return to participation.
Instruct athletes, parents/guardian and coach regarding conditioning, weight control, diet, prevention and care of injuries.
Educate coaches regarding procedures and techniques for enhancement of performance.
Teach student athletic trainers first aid protocol.
Provide guidance related to prophylactic skills and record keeping.
Instruct on in-service programs for coaching staff regarding care and prevention of injuries.
Evaluate prior injuries and develop and teach a program of injury prevention.
Evaluate injury rate and etiology and suggest changes in sport techniques and/or practice procedures to coaches.
Instruct coaching staff regarding sports techniques and practice procedures in view of injury prevention.
Educate, coaches and train student athletic trainers in approved procedures.
Maintain inventory and assist with ordering of supplies as needed.
Document patients’ progress and response to treatments in the medical record.
Evaluate the patient's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities (sports).
Apply or direct application of various measures and tests.
Plan a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis/prognosis from physician’s order.
Determine types and frequencies of rehabilitation and communicate the care plan options with patient.
Obtain supportive information from other sources, e.g., family members, physician, nursing staff, etc.
Communicate with, and recommend to physician and others involved, modification of program as needed.
Assist with patient needs via call bell system.
Provide ROM in accordance with plan of care.
Initiate and assist with transfers in and out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
Instruct and aid in teaching patients and family safe transfer techniques.
Select and utilize transfer equipment safely and proficiently.
Work collaboratively with all members of the team to meet the mobilization needs of the patient.
Promote functional gains through instruction and supervision of patient.
Participate in creation of a mobility plan.
Ensure side rails and safety equipment are in full position and operational.
Be knowledgeable of hospital safety policies and procedures.
Take responsibility to notify appropriate persons of any hazards.
Remain in constant observation of the assigned patient at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to care for patients of different age groups.
Participate in departmental meetings (both administrative and clinical continuing education programs).
Keep current in the field by reading professional articles and journals.
Attend CEU courses in ATC related field.
Participate and attend selected professional meetings and seminars, etc.
Perform duties to support Ortho Sports MD’s in clinic, including documentation, taking history, performing exam and discussing exercise progression with patients.
Assist in the ASC with patient care education instructing patients with post-operative exercise guidelines.
Perform evaluation and physical testing with workplace health clients in order to develop an exercise program for purposes of injury prevention and health maintenance.
Assist with sports performance programs including but not limited to performance training, ART, and Group Exercise classes.
Perform other duties as assigned.