Athletic Trainer Pending Lic

• Evaluates injuries, applies first aid, coordinates referral to medical care under the direct supervision of a NYS certified ATC
• Communicates with parents or guardian, as necessary, and the physician regarding medical care
• Develops programs of general conditioning during recovery
• Instructs athlete in following prescribed home rehabilitation programs
• Teaches procedures for a functional progression for return to participation
• Instructs athletes, parents/guardian and coach regarding conditioning, weight control, diet, prevention and care of injuries
• Educates coaches regarding procedures and techniques for enhancement of performance
• Teaches student athletic trainers first aid protocol
• Provides guidance related to prophylactic skills and record keeping
• Instructs on in-service programs for coaching staff regarding care and prevention of injuries
• Evaluates prior injuries and develops and teaches a program of injury prevention under the direct supervision of a NYS certified ATC
• Evaluates injury rate and etiology and suggest changes in sport techniques and/or practice procedures to coaches
• Instructs coaching staff regarding sports techniques and practice procedures in view of injury prevention
• Educates, coaches and trains student athletic trainers in approved procedures
• Maintains inventory and assists with ordering of supplies as needed
• Documents patients’ progress and response to treatments in the medical record
• Evaluates the patient's functional status and abilities and disabilities for participation in activities (sports) under the direct supervision of a NYS certified ATC
• Applies or directs application of various measures and tests
• Plans a program of patient treatment related to diagnosis/prognosis from physician’s order
• Determines types and frequencies of rehabilitation and communicates the care plan options with patient
• Obtains supportive information from other sources, e.g., family members, physician, nursing staff, etc.
• Communicates with, and recommends to physician and others involved, modification of program as needed
• Assists with patient needs via call bell system Under the direction of the registered nurse
• Provides ROM in accordance with plan of care
• Initiates and assists with transfers in and out of bed, chairs, wheelchairs, and lifts
• Instructs and aids in teaching patients and family safe transfer techniques
• Selects and utilizes transfer equipment safely and proficiently
• Works collaboratively with all members of the team to meet the mobilization needs of the patient
• Promotes functional gains through instruction and supervision of patient
• Participates in creation of a mobility plan
• Ensures side rails and safety equipment are in full position and operational
• Is knowledgeable of hospital safety policies and procedures
• Takes responsibility to notify appropriate persons of any hazards
• Remains in constant observation of the assigned patient at all times
• Demonstrates the ability to care for patients of different age groups
• Participates in departmental meetings (both administrative and clinical continuing education programs)
• Keeps current in the field by reading professional articles and journals
• Attends CEU courses in ATC related field
• Participates and attends selected professional meetings and seminars, etc.
• Performs duties to support Ortho Sports MD’s in clinic, including documentation, taking history, performing exam and discussing exercise progression with patients
• Assist in the ASC with patient care education instructing patients with post- operative exercise guidelines
• Performs evaluation and physical testing with workplace health clients in order to develop an exercise program for purposes of injury prevention and health maintenance
• May also assist with sports performance programs including but not limited to performance training, ART, and Group Exercise classes

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field required
• Eligible and has applied for New York State licensure as an athletic trainer required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation and ability to call for and/or render care in the event of a patient emergency required

Master's degree preferred