Athletic Trainer Certified - Part Time

Weekly Game/Treatment Hours: 22.5 hours

**Days:**Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Who We Are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What you’ll do:

As an Athletic Trainer working with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) and in partnership with the Iona University Club Rugby. Responsibilities as noted below.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Evaluates physical condition and advises and treats players to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition.

• Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.

• Performs massage and soft tissue techniques to alleviate pain, restore function/motion and diminish edema.

• Renders first aid to injured players, such as giving artificial respiration, cleaning and bandaging wounds, and applying heat and cold to promote healing.

• Works with physicians to provide a continuum of care to patients.

• Utilizes wrapping/strapping techniques to prevent and help support injured areas.

• Uses modalities as appropriate for patient care.

• Confers with physical therapy team members individually and in conference to exchange, discuss, and evaluate player information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.

• Maintains accurate documentation of care of players in EMR.

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Assist with administration of pre-participation and exit physicals

• Acts as a liaison with the team physician and ONS physicians to refer athletes for evaluation and diagnostic imaging when warranted

• Coordinates formal Physical Therapy, imaging, and follow-up appointments for athletes with allied healthcare professionals

• Refers athletic injuries to physicians for diagnosis and/or treatment.

• Set-up and breakdown of all athletic training supplies needed for practices/games

• Communication with coaches regarding treatment plan for injuries and adequate injury prevention

• Determines if a player is capable of continued participation in a game and/or practice if the player is injured

• Organizes, inventories and requisitions medical team and team supplies.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Follows all HIPAA rules as instructed.

• Follows ONS’ policies and procedures.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or equivalent.

• Holds valid NATA certification/license for athletic trainer in CT/NY State

• Minimum one year experience as athletic trainer.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Dynamic environment

• Access to a diverse network of practitioners

• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience

• Competitive Compensation

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

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