Freelance Sports Medicine Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Athletic Trainer

Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to

persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach

athletic training contracts in New York .

The athletic trainer (AT) will practice said profession within the parameters

of their state of practice AT license bylaws and will follow both the

Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic

Trainers Association and Board of Certification. These duties, set forth

below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic

Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The Athletic

Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

Who We Are :

JAG Physical Therapys care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change

you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient,

orthopedic physical therapy company with 100 facilities throughout

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated

individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the areas top

publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is

considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro areas

largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

What Youll Love About Us :

• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
• Supervising Physician Standing Orders provided
• Discounted CPR certification
• Supportive Leadership

What Youll Need :

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification
• Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEUs per certification period (every two years)
• Licensed by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer
• Current BLS certification
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What Youll Do :

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Coordinates, manages, and implements the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.

and emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.)

• Demonstrates speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. , in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy , JAG Athletic Training contracted site policy, and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPAFERPA guidelines)
• Collaborates with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refers for service when needed
• Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician

Important Disclaimer Notice :

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job

functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not

exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The

employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to

require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its

business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job

description is not a guarantee of employment. What youll love about us

section is based on full time employment with the company and is not

guaranteed based on employment type.