Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time

Cayuga Health System

  • Ithaca, NY
  • $25.00-36.06 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Athletic TrainerCayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers provide expert medical coverage and are leaders in community outreach to promote wellness, advance health and prevent injuries across a wide range of active populations. In the Sports Medicine Clinic the Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the physician to facilitate an effective and efficient clinical environment in order to provide a high standard of care and positive patient experience. Does related work as required.Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Provides assessments of patients including review of pertinent medical history information, performance of specific assessments; determination of recommendations and accurately communicate and present this information to the physician. Ability to navigate assigned EMR effectively.Acts as a physician-patient liaison conveying concerns and information.
  • Responsible for educating patients and ensuring that the physician's instructions/protocols are understood and adhered to by the patient.
  • As needed, provides athletic training coverage of events that are affiliated programs with the Cayuga Health System, camps, tournaments, health fairs, educational classes.
  • Other Duties and responsibilities as assigned (Physician Extender, Clinic Assistant, Team coverage, etc).
Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university.Licensure/Certification - Required: Certified as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Eligible for ATC license in New York StateCurrent CPR CertificationStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to assess situations and make decisionMust complete yearly mandatory safety in-services and/or trainingsMust complete yearly Healthstream e-Learning CoursesPhysical Requirements:
  • Ability to move/lift patients with assistance
  • Ability to Lift 50lbs
Location and Travel Requirements:
  • Onsite - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY - Cayuga Medical Center
Compensation Disclosure:
  • $22.25 to $24.50 per hour
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at .I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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