Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Select Medical•Lyndhurst, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join their team. This position is located in New Jersey. Kessler is part of Select Medical's Outpatient Division, a prominent provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with over 1800 locations nationwide. They operate under various brands including Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, and Kessler Rehabilitation Center. Their clinical team focuses on preventative and rehabilitative services to maximize patient functionality and well-being, developing individualized treatment plans. They also partner with physicians, employers, and payors to achieve optimal patient outcomes and provide services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities, and high schools.

Requirements

MUST be a NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply.
BS Degree REQUIRED
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Applicable state license where required
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Responsibilities

Involved in the Athletic Training Services program and participation in Athletic Training settings.
Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete.
Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care.
Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes.
Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc).
Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainer’s area of clinical expertise.