Outreach Certified Athletic Trainer

Upstate Orthopedics Outreach Certified Athletic Trainer

Upstate Orthopedics is Central New York’s most comprehensive orthopedic practice located at the Upstate Bone and Joint Center in East Syracuse, NY. We see patients of all ages with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. We offer sub-specialized orthopedic services unavailable elsewhere in Central New York. Patients come to our practice from 15 surrounding counties because of our top-rated orthopedic physicians. All of our surgeons have faculty appointments at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where they train orthopedic surgery residents and fellows. The expertise of our team is unmatched in Central New York.

Position Summary: Provide Athletic Training Services to a local high school/college in coordination with physicians at Upstate Orthopedics. Infrequently provide patient care support in a clinic setting.

Current High School Openings: Bishop Grimes and Chittenango High School.

Responsibilities:

-Availability after school hours to provide care to student athletes as schedule allows

- Provide home game coverage to assigned school.

-Travel with Varsity Football to away games as schedule allows.

-Provide care in injury prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries, first aid, and emergency care.

-Documentation of Injuries/Illness

-Assist Athletic Director as needed

-Proper Referral to overseeing Physician

-Abide by standing orders with Physician and scope of practice in NYS

Typical Work Schedule:

Full Time 40 hours/week. M-F, Saturdays as needed; 10-month or 12-month employment contracts available. Salaried positions with flexed hours to accommodate schedule.

Bishop Grimes: 25 hours/week with 15 hours/week clinic or assistance at other schools

Chittenango: 36 hours/week (optional 4 hours in the clinic or assistance at other schools to get to 40 hours)

*Until contract begins with assigned school, candidate may begin in clinic to help with various tasks including: room prep, patient intake, measuring/recording vitals, medical documentation during office visits with physician, casting/splinting, or other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training

-Must have BOC Athletic Trainer’s Certification by start date (new grads encouraged to apply)

-Must hold current CPR for Healthcare Professionals Certification

-Must have NYS Athletic Trainer’s License through the NYS Board of Education by start date

Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), and generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that will commensurate with experience (55k-75k/year).

Interested candidates can email a resume/CV to shermali@upstate.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Athletic Trainer (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000