Athletic Trainer--Outreach (Per-Diem)

Job Summary

Represent Excelsior Orthopaedics in the community while assigned to a local high school to provide athletic training services at practice, games, and sporting events. Role to provide prevention, evaluation, documentation, education, immediate care, referrals, and coordination of care of athletic injuries; communication with coaches, athletes, and parents is part of the everyday role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice. Re-evaluate treatment plans as needed to ensure maximum patient benefit.

• Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and monitor responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Report progress and medical changes to referring physician.

• Educate clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modifications, and exercise programs.

• Conduct injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention.

• Document patient treatment per professional and regulatory standards.

• Assist Athletic Director as needed.

• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• B.S. Athletic Training.

• 1+ years of experience in a clinical rehab setting or sports performance model.

• National Athletic Trainers Association Certification required.

• New York State Licensure required.

Physical Demands

• Requires considerable physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

• Involves standing, walking, and kneeling.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards/physical risk, which requires adhering to basic safety precautions.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.