Athletic Trainer Certified
About The Position
The Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer supports physicians in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine by helping provide quality patient care. The role gathers and communicates information about patients’ current and prior medical conditions, uses triage skills, takes patient histories, performs initial evaluations, provides exercise prescriptions and patient education, and helps maintain patient flow. The position also includes clinical and administrative responsibilities, with duties performed across three practice locations in Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, and Cold Spring, New York. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position with a 40-hour workweek and variable hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The employee must be flexible and willing to travel among the three locations. All roles require on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance of NewYork-Presbyterian. Travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- New York State ATC license, maintained as current.
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
- Certification through NATABOC.
- Current BLS/AED certification.
- Membership in good standing with the National Athletic Training Association (NATA).
- Knowledge of physical therapy practices.
- Flexibility to work variable hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on a 40-hour schedule.
- Willingness to travel and provide coverage at the three listed practice locations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited institution.
- Prior experience working in an orthopedic practice.
Responsibilities
- Determine and communicate patients’ current and previous medical conditions, take histories, perform initial evaluations, use triage skills, provide exercise prescriptions and patient education, and help maintain patient flow.
- Fit patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other durable medical equipment as directed by the attending physician, and educate patients on its appropriate use.
- Prepare patients and materials for injections, including cleaning and disinfecting the injection area.
- Remove sutures or staples and provide dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician.
- Counsel patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes.
- Review pre-operative instructions and explain the surgical process to patients.
- Formulate, coordinate, and update patient care plans from pre-operative through post-operative care.
- Collect pre-operative clearance data to share with physicians.
- As directed by the physician, assist with patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure; apply sterile preparation and draping skills in the operating room as needed.
- Review post-operative discharge instructions with patients, including wound care and pain management.
- Set up examination rooms at the start of each day, clean them between patient visits, and clean them at the end of the day.
- Perform administrative aspects of patient care, including scheduling, attendance records, charges, and insurance requirements.
- Ensure documentation complies with department policy and DME supplies are stocked and meet practice needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
