Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy•Rutherford, NJ

6d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

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®. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while supporting their overall health, wellness, and performance. Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With. At Professional Physical Therapy, we believe in supporting our clinicians and creating an environment where they can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you’ll work closely with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and Physical Therapists to provide high-quality athletic training services within a Division II athletic program. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference both on and off the field, you’re in the right place.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, infection control, professionalism and ethics, and the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
BOC certification required.
Current state athletic training licensure.
Knowledge of athletic injuries, including their prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment, and first aid.
Current CPR and/or AED certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, staff, and the general public.
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments of athletes’ injuries or illnesses to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether referral to a physician is necessary.
Provide athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning in accordance with standards established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
Provide services to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or through written referral from a physician, in accordance with applicable state athletic training practice laws and regulations.
Perform proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and Physical Therapists.
Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, physicians, patients, and Company staff.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches, and the general public.