Athletic Trainer

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc • Hamden, CT

103d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer Position works both in Connecticut Orthopaedics clinics and in some cases, schools as well. This position plays a critical role in Connecticut Orthopaedics Operations division and is responsible for a variety of functions including performing ergonomic job analysis and training for the facility, treating patients for work conditioning and work hardening specific to job related demands, and developing physical demands assessments for all positions. Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) has been serving patients in the greater New Haven area for over 60 years. Our practice has merged with several surrounding orthopaedic groups over the past several years and has become the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England. Due to our quality of care and attentiveness to our patients, we are proudly the team of orthopaedic physicians for multiple colleges and high schools as well as have our own physical therapy centers. In addition to our orthopaedic service line, we have three MRI suites, (5) acute care orthopaedic walk-in centers and a surgery center in Branford.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Connecticut Athletic Trainer license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in outpatient setting preferred.
• FCE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Treat and rehabilitate athletes to return them to full activity levels.
• Conduct pre-season screening and conditioning to prevent injuries during competitions.
• Administer first aid and emergency techniques; applies tape, bandages, braces and padding to injuries.
• Recommend new or modified care treatment; document treatments, referrals and injury reports.
• Determines methods for educating both athletes and coaching staff on proper training, techniques and modalities.
• In conjunction with the team physician, determines when an athlete has completed a rehabilitation program and can resume an appropriate level of activity.
• Travels with and/or oversee assigned varsity sports teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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