Job Information
Excelsior Orthopaedics Group Athletic Trainer--Outreach, full- or part-time in Amherst, New York
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. Also provide athletic training services in the Excelsior Rehabilitation Clinic performing a variety of duties involving the evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of patients with athletic, sport-related, or orthopedic injuries or conditions.
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.