Athletic Trainer/Outreach Athletic Trainer

JAG Physical Therapy•Bronx, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

JAG Physical Therapy is hiring an Athletic Trainer to serve a private high school in the Bronx, New York. The role is full-time, and both entry-level and experienced athletic trainers are welcome to apply. New hires may be eligible for up to $5,000 in combined sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement. The Athletic Trainer practices within the applicable state license bylaws and follows the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and Board of Certification requirements. Duties may be modified by the Athletic Training Leadership team and are not all-inclusive. The role establishes and maintains an effective athletic training program for the contracted organization, including a functional athletic training room and site-specific policies and procedures. It provides care at athletic events and competitions, manages injury prevention and emergency care, maintains athlete health records, and documents care according to JAG policies and professional practice standards. The Athletic Trainer also provides education to schools and communities, coordinates with athletes and families, collaborates with JAG clinicians and a supervising physician, and supports departmental operations and partner sites when away from the outreach location. JAG Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy company with 185 facilities in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Its care-first model and athletic training team provide clinical and operational support to contracted sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-approved program.
Completion of the BOC certification.
Maintain the BOC-required 50 continuing education units per certification period (every two years).
Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain personal liability insurance.
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing situations.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted organization, including a functional athletic training room and updated, site-specific policies and procedures.
Provide athletic training services at athletic events and competitions.
Monitor and control environmental risks to create and maintain a safe playing environment.
Coordinate, manage, and implement medical and risk management for athletes, including preventive care such as taping and bracing, emergency care such as CPR and first aid, and maintenance of athlete health records.
Provide timely, efficient, and flexible care using effective critical-thinking skills.
Document injuries, illnesses, treatment, and rehabilitation in accordance with JAG Athletic Training policy and state professional practice standards.
Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health- and fitness-related topics.
Communicate with athletes, families, and others as appropriate regarding plans of care, in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
Collaborate with other JAG professionals, including physical therapy and physician-related services.
Communicate regularly with the supervising physician regarding standard operating procedures developed with the physician and covering athletic trainer.
When away from the assigned outreach location, assist with departmental administrative duties, day-to-day operations, service-line improvement and growth projects, JAG clinics, and partner sites.
Collaborate on marketing and promotional initiatives and departmental improvement and growth projects.
Work with physical therapy service teams in clinics to assist with daily operations.
Apply clinical critical thinking and translate plans into action while considering short- and long-term goals and outcomes.
Oversee ordering of athletic training supplies and equipment and maintain an up-to-date inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Potential combined sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 for eligible new hires.
Competitive pay.
Annual PTO, sick time, and holiday pay.
401(k) with matching after one year.
Medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits.
Assistance with personal liability insurance.
Continuing education reimbursement up to $750 annually.
Athletic training mentorship and in-house education initiatives.
Access to complimentary continuing education credits.
Supportive leadership.
Tuition discounts for employees and their families.
Discounted CPR certification rates.
Discounted Crunch Fitness gym membership for employees and their families.
TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks.
Learning Experience childcare tuition discounts.
Group legal benefits.
Support from a team of full-time and per-diem athletic trainers for contracted-site athletic trainers.