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Amergis Certified Athletic Trainer | $30/hour in Albion, New York
Must have New York State Certification
School based work environment (7:30a-3p hours)
Job Description:
Amergis Healthcare Staffing isseeking an Athletic Trainer evaluates to advise individuals on how to recover fromor avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses and maintain peak physicalfitness. This individual focuses on the prevention of musculoskeletal injuriesand upstream management through early intervention.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
Provides on-site athletic andphysical training, post injury care, and rehabilitative care
Prepares and maintain dailyinjury evaluation forms on the personnel evaluated and/or treated
Develops alternative fitnessprograms
Implements treatment plans thatincorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary
Attends all scheduled PhysicalFitness and Wellness classes, and any other events deemed necessary
Oversees and be present at allrehabilitative care sessions
Conducts an initial assessmentof the individual’s injury or illness to provide emergency or continued careand to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosisand treatment
Applies protective or injurypreventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such asankles, fingers, or wrists
Assesses and reports theprogress of recovering patients to appropriate healthcare professionals and/orindividuals
Collaborates with healthcareprofessionals to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programsfor injuries
Cares for injuries, usingphysical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication
Performs administrative tasks,such as keeping records or writing reports
Plans or implementscomprehensive injury or illness prevention programs
Instructs coaches, athletes,parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention ofathletic injuries
Conducts initial injuryevaluations; develop written treatment and injury prevention plans.
Conducts biomechanical assessments,worksite evaluations, individual and group interactions with the intent ofreducing injuries
Performs other duties asassigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
State Athletic Traininglicensure, certification and/or registration (as applicable by state)
Certified by the NationalAthletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Minimum of three (3) yearsathletic training experience preferred
Must have current CPRcertification
Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years ofage
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.