Certified Athletic Trainer - Ortho/Spine Office
About The Position
The Certified Athletic Trainer supports an orthopedic and spine office by assisting with patient care, physician procedures, durable medical equipment (DME), and patient education. The role also contributes to athletic program development and, once programs are established, provides athletic evaluations and injury care at events covered by St. Joseph’s Health contracts with colleges, high schools, and other organizations. The trainer may assess and diagnose injuries, provide treatment and sport-specific rehabilitation, recommend emergency room or physician follow-up, and support return-to-play decisions within state licensure guidelines.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer in accordance with guidelines set by the New York State Education Department.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Must have knowledge of a broad range of medical problems.
- Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions within state licensure guidelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress or high-pressure situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
- Assessment and evaluation skills, including the ability to work with other healthcare professionals.
- ACLS and BLS are additional requirements; these are provided by the institution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with multiple age ranges, from pediatrics through geriatrics, is preferred.
- Newly certified Athletic Trainers with credible internship experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, take vital signs, and obtain patient histories.
- Prepare for and assist physicians with in-office procedures.
- Fit patients with DME and educate them about products.
- Respond appropriately to patient messages, phone calls, and questions, resolving issues within scope of practice or involving physicians, nurse triage, or other ancillary staff as needed.
- Counsel patients about diagnoses, home exercises, and treatment options at the provider’s request.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
- Assist with program development.
- Conduct pre-season athletic evaluations once programs are developed.
- Triage injuries on the field and provide sideline treatment for acute injuries.
- Recommend emergency room or physician follow-up as appropriate.
- Support return-to-play clearance, injury diagnosis and follow-up referral, and sport-specific rehabilitation protocols.
- Cover athletic events under St. Joseph’s Health contracts with colleges, high schools, and other organizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
