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NewYork-Presbyterian

New York academic health system

Athletic Trainer Certified

Rehabilitation TherapiesPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeYorktown Heights, NY, USA$66.3k - $92.5k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required.
  • A New York State Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) license is required, and current licensure must be maintained.
  • Certification through the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required.
  • Membership in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is required.
  • Knowledge of physical therapy practices is required.
  • Entry-level graduates with NATA certification will be considered.
  • Must be flexible with variable hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Must be willing to travel and provide coverage to the three specified locations.
  • Employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

Responsibilities

  • Assist physicians in providing quality patient care by determining and communicating patients' current and previous medical conditions, using triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, providing instruction on exercise prescriptions and general patient education, and helping maintain patient flow.
  • Fit patients with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other durable medical equipment as directed by the attending physician, and educate patients on the appropriate use of the equipment.
  • Prepare patients for injections by cleaning and disinfecting the injection area and preparing materials for use before and after the injection.
  • Remove sutures or staples and provide dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician.
  • Counsel patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes.
  • Review pre-operative instructions and explain the surgical process to patients.
  • Formulate, coordinate, and update patient care plans from pre-operative through post-operative care.
  • Collect pre-operative clearance data to share with physicians.
  • Assist with patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure at the physician's discretion; apply sterile preparation and draping skills in the operating room as needed.
  • Review post-operative discharge instructions with patients, including wound care and pain management.
  • Set up examination rooms at the start of each day and clean rooms between patient visits and at the end of the day.
  • Perform administrative aspects of patient care, including scheduling, attendance records, charges, and insurance requirements.
  • Ensure documentation complies with department policy and that durable medical equipment supplies are stocked and meet practice needs.
  • Perform surgical and position-appropriate administrative or clerical responsibilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited institution is preferred.
  • Prior experience working in an orthopedic practice is preferred.

About the Company

NewYork-Presbyterian

New York academic health system

NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system serving New York City and surrounding communities. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services in affiliation with major medical schools. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and communities across New York. Its operating model centers on academic medicine integrated with hospitals, physician teams, research programs, technology, facilities, and centralized operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, education, technology, facilities, and patient access. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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