Certified Athletic Trainer – Full Time - NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

10d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist is seeking patient-focused professionals to join their mission of Putting Patients First. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you will assist the physician in providing quality care to patients. This involves accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical condition, utilizing triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, providing instruction on exercise prescriptions, and general patient education while helping to maintain patient flow. This is a full-time position working 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training
• Licensure/Certifications Entry Level Graduates
• NATA certification
• NYS ATC License
• R NATABOC Certification
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices
• Bachelor's degree
• Certification through NATABOC.
• Current licensure maintained
• CPR/AED certification
• Must be a member in good standing with the National Athletic Training Association (NATA).
• Entry-level graduates with NATA certification will be considered.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred in Athletic Training from an Accredited Institution
• Prior experience working in orthopedic practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fitting the patient with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other various durable medical equipment as directed by the attending physician.
• Educating the patient on the appropriate use of the equipment provided.
• Preparing patients for injections that will be performed by the attending physician, including cleaning and disinfecting the area and preparing materials.
• Removal of sutures or staples and providing dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician.
• Counseling patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.
• May include surgical and position appropriate administrative/clerical responsibilities.
• Reviewing pre-operative instructions and explaining the surgical process to patients.
• Formulating, coordinating, and updating patient care plans from pre-operative to post-operative.
• Collecting pre-operative clearance data to be shared with physicians.
• May be needed for patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure as discretion of physician.
• Knowledge and skill of sterile prep and draping in OR.
• Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including wound care and pain management.
• Setting up examination rooms at the start of each day and cleaning rooms in-between patient visits and at the end of the day.
• Performing administrative aspects of patient care, i.e. schedules, attendance records, charges, insurance requirements, etc.
• Ensuring documentation is in accordance with the department policy.
• Ensuring all DME supplies are in stock and compliant with the needs of the practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure.
• Amazing benefits
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dynamic environment that embraces every person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level