Athletic Trainer (ATC)
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Job Location:
Lyndhurst, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Position: Athletic Trainer
** MUST be a NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply **
Pay : $45/HR
Status: Per Diem
Location: New Jersey
Kessler is part of Select Medicals Outpatient Division. We are a nationally prominent locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with 1800 locations in 39 states including the District of Columbia. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy NovaCare Rehabilitation Physio Kessler Rehabilitation CenterKORT Saco Bay PhysicalTherapy Concentra SSM Physical Therapy andKeystone Physical Therapy. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patients specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians employers payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams colleges universities and high schools.
Responsibilities
- Involved in theAthletic Training Services program participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices.
- Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
- Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping wrapping bracing proper hydration and minor wound care.
- Performs with interpretation selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing range of motion gross strength of muscle groups length and girth of body parts and vital signs.
- Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
- Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
- Prudently manages emergency incidents coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
- Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races club teams etc).
- Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainers area of clinical expertise.
Qualifications
- BS DegreeREQUIRED
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Applicable state license where required
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
Ability to walk bend stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records recognize people and understand written direction.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes equipment and supplies for treatment.
Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Performance Testing
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Customer Support
- IT Service Management
- LMS
- Software Testing
- Training & Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Public Speaking
About Company
Select Medical is one of the largest providers of critical illness recovery hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, and occupational health clinics in the United States. Guided by our mission to provide an exceptional patient care experience t ... View more
