Outreach Athletic Trainer - Somerset County Vocational & Technical HS

JAG Physical Therapy•Bridgewater, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Rewarding full-time Athletic Trainer opportunity to serve Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in Bridgwater, NJ! Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach athletic training contracts. The athletic trainer (AT) will practice said profession within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification. These duties, set forth below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification.
Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU’s per certification period (every two years).
Licensed by the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer.
NJ Department of Education Certificate.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain Personal Liability Insurance.
Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG Athletic Training organization, including a functional athletic training room with an updated, site-specific policies and procedures manual.
Provide AT services for athletic events and competition.
Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.), emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.), and maintain health records for athletes affiliated with contracted organization.
Demonstrate speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills.
Document injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy and state of licensure professional practice standards.
Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness-related topics.
Utilize effective communication skills to involve the athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in the plan of care (within HIPAA/FERPA guidelines).
Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services.
Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician.
When not at the assigned outreach location, assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations, including small group service line process improvement and growth projects, as well as providing assistance to JAG Physical Therapy clinics and JAG Athletic Training partner sites.
Collaborate with marketing and promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement and growth projects.
Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics to assist with daily operations.
Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action, keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes.
Oversee the ordering of AT supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up-to-date inventory.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Team of full-time and per diem athletic trainers to assist JAG Athletic Training contracted site athletic trainer
Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay
401K (with match after 1 year)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits
Assistance with personal liability insurance
Professional Development Support
Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $750 annually
Athletic Training Mentorship
In-house education initiatives
Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
Supportive Leadership
Tuition discounts for employees and their families
Company discounts
Discounted CPR certification rates
Discounted gym membership with Crunch Fitness for employees and their families
TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks
Learning Experience childcare tuition discounts
Group legal benefits