Athletic Trainer
Job description:
Athletic Trainer – Must be a NYS Certified Athletic Trainer:
- New grads in sports medicine / athletic training welcome to apply.
- Full Time
- Direct Hire
- Excellent Team
- Competitive Compensation, based on experience
- Setting: Medical / Rehab Center
- Location: Elmira, NY
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of a physician, applies principles, methods and procedures for managing athletic injuries, which shall include preconditioning, conditioning and reconditioning of an individual who has suffered an athletic injury through the use of appropriate preventative and supportive devices. Provides instruction to coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel and communication in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries. The individual will work in school systems and in a physician or hospital clinic to support patient care. The Athletic Trainer will provide coverage to sporting events as agreed upon by the Health System contract and based upon the schedule that is prepared by the hiring organization.
- QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION:
- Minimum:
- Bachelors Degree in Sports Medicine or related program
Preferred:
Masters Degree in Athletic Training
LICENSE:
- Minimum
- NYS Registration and License as a Certified Athletic Trainer
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- Minimum:
- NATABOC Certification
- BLS Certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum:
- 21 years of age or older (per NYS Regulations)
Preferred:
1-2 years experience as an Athletic Trainer in a high school and/or physician practice setting.
SKILLS:
- Minimum:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
- Must demonstrate flexibility in work sites, schedules, duties, etc. and have demonstrated ability to independently work efficiently and effectively.
- Must possess exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point
- Preferred:
- Experience with Microsoft Office products includingword, excel and power point.
Qualifications:
- B.S. Athletic Training Program
- NYS Registration and License as a Certified Athletic Trainer
- NATABOC Certification.
- BLS Certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- Direct Hire
- New Sports Med/Athletic Trainer Grads Welcome
- Competitive Salary
- About the area: Elmira is a quiet small town in western New York along the Pennsylvania border south of the Finger Lakes region. The biggest industrial landmark is the Corning Glass Works 14 miles west of Corning. There are many hidden gems from exploring underground caves to hot air balloon rides above foiliage filled mountains, museums, amusement park, state parks, food and drinks, shopping, concerts, and more. August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Elmira. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in the public Elmira School District. Elmira College, Elmira Business Institute, Corning CC, Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Ithaca and Cornell are all near by. 2 hours to Rochester or Syracuse
30 minutes to Watkins Glen south end of Seneca Lake.
Salary Type : Hourly
Salary Min : 30
Salary Max : 50
Currency Type : US Dollars