Job Summary

　　Represent Excelsior Orthopaedics in the community while assigned to a local high school to provide athletic training services at practice, games, and sporting events. Role to provide prevention, evaluation, documentation, education, immediate care, referrals, and coordination of care of athletic injuries; communication with coaches, athletes, and parents is part of the everyday role. Also provide athletic training services in the Excelsior Rehabilitation Clinic performing a variety of duties involving the evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of patients with athletic, sport-related, or orthopedic injuries or conditions.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice. Re-evaluate treatment plans as needed to ensure maximum patient benefit

　　Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and monitor responses to therapy to ensure client safety. Report progress and medical changes to referring physician

　　Educate clients, families, and coaches regarding injuries, risk factor modifications, and exercise programs

　　Conduct injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention

　　Document patient treatment per professional and regulatory standards

　　Assist Athletic Director as needed

　　Perform other related duties

　　Qualifications

　　Requirements and Qualifications

　　B.S. Athletic Training.

　　1+ years of experience in a clinical rehab setting or sports performance model.

　　National Athletic Trainers Association Certification required.

　　New York State Licensure required.

　　Physical Demands

　　Requires considerable physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.

　　Involves standing, walking, and kneeling.

　　Work environment involves some exposure to hazards/physical risk, which requires adhering to basic safety precautions.