What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview:
Sports & Physical Medicine is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to assist in executing established program policies and procedures and assumes responsibility for maintaining program standards. The Athletic Trainer will provide evaluation and testing, support for non-invasive procedures and, clinical support for patient management within the physician practice and collegiate setting. The AT is an extension of the supervising physician and is to be compliant with the supervising physicians' standing orders implementing medical and risk management of all persons covered within these orders, while consulting physicians about medical management of each athlete or patient as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
- CAATE Approved program and completion of the NATABOC certification
- Maintain the NATABOC-required 50 CEUs per certification period - every two years
Preferred:
- Minimum of 2 years Athletic Trainer experience
- Certified NSCA OR ACSM
- Epic experience
- Collegiate experience
- Bilingual Spanish speaking
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- DOE clearance
- National Athletic Trainer Association
- Licensed in the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
- NATA Board Certified, New Jersey Department of Education
Scheduling Requirements:
- Shift working, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Monday - Friday
- Full-Time
Essential Functions:
- Provide extender support in the physician office for musculoskeletal and concussion care
- Experience with clinical triage, musculoskeletal physical exams, sports medicine patient care, injection and procedure prep, DME application, patient education, HEP, referral tracking as it relates to sports injury and musculoskeletal care, utilizing electronic medical record system, and scheduling appointments
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
