Athletic Trainer - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 7:00PM*

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Athletic Trainer.

In this role, the successful candidate provides support and services as it relates to the Sports Orthopedic clinical and educational programs.

Implement injury prevention strategies, provide emergency care and first aid to individuals who have sustained an athletic injury, evaluate athletic injuries, and implement medically prescribed therapeutic reconditioning programs in schools.

Provide school sports coverage for contracted schools which may include middle school, high school, college / university, and club sports.

Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and community outreach education and prevention initiatives in alignment with the Departmental strategic plan and the Institutions mission.

Assist Department Director in program development, contract negotiations, and overall compliance.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provides athletic trainings services for contracted school.
• Performs initial on-field assessment of acute injuries illnesses that occur during game(s)

or practice(s). Provides first-aid and triage in connection with an athlete's injury / illness,

as necessary. Monitors these injuries / illnesses and coordinates evaluation and follow-up.

Assists athletes in implementing a home exercise program as prescribed by their

physician, or another healthcare professional.

Follows proper medical practices. Use medical, social and psychological information to

establish goals for athlete. Reviews case and confers with physicians and other medical

professionals when necessary. Maintains all equipment used during treatments.

Understands and properly implements type of treatment required by each patient.

Monitors and assess patient status in order to plan a course of treatment correctly.

Provides proper documentation for all treatments rendered, maintains appropriate work

records and maintains confidentiality of athletic injury / illness information. Adheres to all

HIPAA and FERPA guidelines. Defines and adheres to standardized nomenclature,

measurement and reporting.

Provides advice to athletes, parents, and coaching staff regarding injury prevention,

health and wellness and flexibility training. Assists in the preparation, selection, and

fitting of protective equipment and pre-injury screening. Participates in pre-season

parent / coach / athlete meetings.

Assists school / school district with the implementation and yearly re-evaluation of school

athletic policies, such as EAP's, Concussion Management and Standing Orders. Works

in coordination with CMO (if school has one), School Nurse and AD pertaining to the

health and wellness of student athletes

Provides offsite clinical services / event coverage : evaluates and treats offsite injury and

reports findings to organization / school medical team. Maintains appropriate

documentation. Facilitates pre participation exams.

Reliably follows through with assignments on schedule, adheres to proper work

schedule, reports for event coverage and meetings at designated time, gives proper

notice of absences and lateness, accepts policies and their modifications and willing to

cover sporting events after hours, if needed.

Community Outreach and Education- Liaison between schools, universities, colleges,

sports leagues and sports organizations. Works with chief of primary care sports

medicine, athletic trainer coordinator and department director on maintaining existing

relationships and developing new relationships.

Develops and conducts various educational programs for educational and sports

organizations. Acts as an extension of NYU Langone Sports Health, through branding

and name recognition, by discussing our services.

Demonstrate knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and incorporate them

into the performance of duties.

• Other responsibilities as needed
• Assist with departmental administrative work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or higher from a program in athletic training accredited by the Board of Certification and valid New York State license.

The athletic trainer must have current AT certification from the Board of Certification and must meet the BOC continuing education requirements including CPR or BCLS certification.

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, email, etc.). Minimum 1-2 years work related experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters or doctorate degree from a program in athletic training; 5 years work related experience.

CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach), CSCCA, ACSM or equivalent certifications.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.