Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy • Manhasset, NY

3d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work®. Our company is committed to delivering top-notch care to our patients and supporting their overall health and wellness. We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team. The Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a liaison between the athletic population patients and Physical Therapist. ATC will provide services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The Athletic Trainer conducts an initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physician for diagnosis and treatment. The ATC is able to demonstrate the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning as established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). The ATC demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics; exercise physiology; infection control; professionalism and ethics; and prevention and care of athletic injuries (i.e., preconditioning, conditioning, reconditioning, recognition, assessment, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
• BOC certification required
• Current state licensure
• Must have knowledge of types and symptoms of athletic injuries, their prevention, care, treatment and first aid methods.
• Must be CPR and/or AED certified.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, patients and Company staff.
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches and the general public.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid summers off!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees