Athletic Trainer

Connecticut Orthopaedics has been named the #1 Physician Practice in Orthopaedics in Connecticut for two consecutive years. Job Summary The Athletic Trainer Position works both in Connecticut Orthopaedics clinics and in some cases, schools as well. This position plays a critical role in Connecticut Orthopaedics Operations division and is responsible for a variety of functions including performing ergonomic job analysis and training for the facility, treating patients for work conditioning and work hardening specific to job related demands, and developing physical demands assessments for all positions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Treat and rehabilitate athletes to return them to full activity levels.
• Conduct pre-season screening and conditioning to prevent injuries during competitions
• Administer first aid and emergency techniques; applies tape, bandages, braces and padding to injuries.
• Recommend new or modified care treatment; document treatments, referrals and injury
• reports.
• Determines methods for educating both athletes and coaching staff on proper training,
• techniques and modalities.
• In conjunction with the team physician, determines when an athlete has completed a
• rehabilitation program and can resume an appropriate level of activity
• Travels with and/or oversee assigned varsity sports teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in outpatient setting preferred
• Connecticut Athletic Trainer license required.
• FCE Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support certification required

Location & Schedule

• Various high schools throughout Connecticut
• Monday through Friday typically 10-12 hours per week

Salary

• $60/hour

Connecticut Orthopaedics (CO) has been serving patients in the greater New Haven area for over 60 years. Our practice has merged with several surrounding orthopaedic groups over the past several years and has become the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England. Due to our quality of care and attentiveness to our patients, we are proudly the team of orthopaedic physicians for multiple colleges and high schools as well as have our own physical therapy centers. In addition to our orthopaedic service line, we have three MRI suites, (5) acute care orthopaedic walk-in centers and a surgery center in Branford.

The posted pay range and actual compensation offered are based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, market data, internal equity, and organizational needs. The posted range does not reflect the full value of CT Orthopaedics total rewards package, which may include Health & Wellness benefits, 401k contribution including profit-sharing regardless of employee’s contribution, and other available compensation for eligible employees.