About This Role
This full-time Athletic Trainer opportunity involves serving a private high school in the Bronx, NY, and practicing within state license bylaws, adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification. The role suits both entry-level and experienced Athletic Trainers who are flexible and adaptable.
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 athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPA/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
- Assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations when not at the assigned outreach location, 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
- Perform other duties as assigned