Accountabilities: The Certified Athletic Trainer is primarily responsible for Division 1 Rugby and will also have other outreach responsibilities at the high school and collegiate level to provide care, and education to injured athletes; to in include attending sporting events to provide first-line orthopedic care. This person will work very closely with the overseeing Orthopedic Surgeon and Practice Manager. Responsibilities include:
Providing quality care to patients by accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical conditions, utilizing triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, and providing instructions on exercise prescriptions. Providing required higher-level of orthopedic care to injured athletes at contracted sporting events. Demonstrating and maintaining a professional demeanor in high stress situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families. Acting as a liaison between primary care physicians, specialists, NYS Department of Education Administration, athletes, and their parents. Providing educational sessions for coaches, parents, and athletes on a variety of sports medicine topics. Educating patients on proper post-operative wound and dressing care as well as providing gait training and crutch fitting. Maintaining accurate and detailed medical record of injury tracking and progress. Professional Experience/Qualifications: NYS Athletic Training License Current BLS and CPR Certification Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of related experience is preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training Other Information: This posting was created by Colgate University's Talent Acquisition team as a courtesy for our partnership with Oneida Healthcare. Applicant information will be shared with hiring managers within the Oneida Healthcare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine team.
Total compensation will be provided by Oneida Healthcare.
Applicants are welcome to apply through this posting or by clicking Here to apply directly to the posting through the Oneida Healthcare website. EEO Statement: It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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