Athletic Trainer
About The Position
How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. What you will be doing JOB DESCRIPTION- NYC Athletic Trainer – Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Clinical Coordinator We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Trainer for a dual-role position supporting the HSS Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Outreach Program, youth sports outreach and other regional programming. This role includes coordination of the HSS PSAL outreach program, independent high school athletic training coverage, and direct clinical support to Sports Medicine providers within the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. Under the direction of the PSAL Medical Director, the Athletic Trainer will support outpatient sports medicine clinical operations by: Prepare and organize medical records prior to patient visits, including relevant imaging, prior documentation, and clinical history. Deliver patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and rehabilitation, including development of personalized exercise programs and home exercise plans. Assist with in-office procedures as appropriate to training and scope of practice. Assist with coordinating the patient follow-up process, including referrals, imaging, therapy, medications, and return-to-play planning. Serve as a liaison between the physician, nursing, and office staff to promote efficient, coordinated patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training
- Current BOC certification
- CPR/AED certification
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in the high school setting
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working in a high school athletic training setting and/or academic sports medicine practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Organize and manage physician coverage for all PSAL games, including scheduling and provider communication.
- Provide independent weekly athletic training room coverage at designated PSAL high schools, serving as a primary point of contact for injury evaluation, triage, and management of student-athletes.
- Provide evening and weekend football game coverage to assigned PSAL high schools, when needed.
- Coordinate referrals to HSS sports medicine physicians and other appropriate specialists.
- Support HSS’s mission to provide community benefit and address healthcare disparities and social determinants of health.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with PSAL schools, athletic directors, physical therapists, referring primary care and specialty providers and athletes and their families.
- Prepare and organize medical records prior to patient visits, including relevant imaging, prior documentation, and clinical history.
- Deliver patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and rehabilitation, including development of personalized exercise programs and home exercise plans.
- Assist with in-office procedures as appropriate to training and scope of practice.
- Assist with coordinating the patient follow-up process, including referrals, imaging, therapy, medications, and return-to-play planning.
- Serve as a liaison between the physician, nursing, and office staff to promote efficient, coordinated patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
