Athletic Trainer 2

University of Rochester

2d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Athletic Trainer 2 to provide athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions. This role involves prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in a clinic setting, under the direction of a physician and in collaboration with other medical professionals. The position focuses on delivering clinical care and/or outreach activities with proficiency and competence. The Athletic Trainer 2 will also assist in other departmental areas as needed, including special projects and mentoring student athletic trainers. The University of Rochester is committed to a culture of Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, aiming to create a welcoming community where all can thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
• 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role required
• Ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency required
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) upon hire required
• New York State licensure as an athletic trainer upon hire required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation upon hire required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in same or related field preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training outreach services in a High School or organizational setting.
• Evaluates injuries, applies first aid, and coordinates referral to medical care.
• Communicates with parents or guardian, as necessary, and the physician regarding medical care.
• Develops programs of general conditioning during recovery.
• Instructs athlete in following prescribed home rehabilitation programs.
• Teaches procedures for a functional progression for return to participation.
• Instructs athletes, parents/guardian and coaches regarding conditioning, weight control, diet, prevention, and care of injuries.
• Educates coaches regarding procedures and techniques for enhancement of performance.
• Teaches student athletic trainers first aid protocol.
• Provides guidance related to prophylactic skills and record keeping.
• Instructs on coaching staff regarding care and prevention of injuries.
• Evaluates prior injuries and develops and teaches a program of injury prevention.
• Evaluates injury rate and etiology and suggests changes in sport techniques and/or practice procedures to coaches.
• Instructs coaching staff regarding sports techniques and practice procedures in view of injury prevention.
• Educates, coaches and trains student athletic trainers in approved procedures.
• Maintains inventory and assists with ordering of supplies as needed.
• Documents patient progress and response to treatments in the medical record.
• Evaluates patient's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities.
• Applies or directs application of various measures and tests.
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis/prognosis from physician’s order.
• Determines types and frequencies of rehabilitation and communicates care plan options with patient.
• Obtains supportive information from other sources, such as family members, physician, nursing staff, etc.
• Communicates and recommends modifications of program to physician and others involved, as needed.
• Under the direction of the registered nurse, assists with patient needs via call bell systems.
• Provides ROM in accordance with plan of care.
• Initiates and assists with transfers in and out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and lifts.
• Instructs and aids in teaching patients and family safe transfer techniques.
• Selects and utilizes transfer equipment safely and proficiently.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the team to meet the mobilization needs of the patient.
• Promotes functional gains through instruction and supervision of patient.
• Participates in creation of a mobility plan.
• Ensures side rails and safety equipment are in full position and operational.
• Remains knowledgeable of hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility to notify appropriate persons of any hazards.
• Remains in constant observation of the assigned patient at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to care for patients of different age groups.
• Participates in departmental meetings.
• Keeps current in the field by reading professional articles and journals.
• Attends CEU courses in ATC related field.
• Participates and attends selected professional meetings and seminars, etc.
• Performs duties to support Ortho Sports MD’s in clinic, including documentation, taking history, performing exam and discussing exercise progression with patients.
• Assists in the ASC with patient care education, instructing patients with post-operative exercise guidelines.
• Performs evaluation and physical testing with workplace health clients to develop an exercise program for purposes of injury prevention and health maintenance.
• May assist with sports performance programs, including but not limited to, performance training, ART, and Group Exercise classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level