Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in New Jersey

Provide athletic training services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with Infinite Athletic Training (IAT) outreach athletic training contracts.

Essential Functions:

The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of their state of practice athletic trainer license laws and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification. These duties, set forth below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and Infinite Athletic Training's Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The IAT Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

• Maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted IAT organization. This includes a functional athletic training room if available (duty specific to contract) with an updated, site-specific policies and procedures manual (provided by IAT).
• Provide athletic trainer services for athletic events and competition
• Provide first aid and injury assessment/treatment/rehabilitation/reconditioning for the athletes affiliated with contracted organization
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc. in adherence with the IAT policy and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Act as the workers compensation case manager for any professional contracted team both in and out of season, submitting all insurance information, facilitating appropriate referrals, tracking compensation claims & reporting back to the professional organization within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines in the event of an accident.
• Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines)
• Responsible for collaborating with other IAT professionals and professionals within our referral network in programs such as rehabilitation and physician-related services
• Communicate regularly with your supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician
• When not at assigned outreach location, the AT will assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations of their facility (for longer term contracts)
• Collaborate with the Rehabilitative service team in the clinic to assist with daily operations and referrals
• Collaborate with marketing & promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement & growth projects
• Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes
• Oversee the ordering of athletic trainer supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up to date inventory (on a contract by contract basis)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification
• Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU's per certification period (every two years)
• Licensed in the state of practice as an Athletic Trainer
• Department of Education (DOE) clearance (if working in secondary schools and applicable in state of practice)
• Current BLS certification
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

Important Disclaimer Notice:

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that a Per Diem Athletic Trainer may be required to perform. IAT reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Athletic Trainers to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 38 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

License/Certification:

• NJ State License to Practice Athletic Training (Required)
• CPR/AED/BLS Certification (Required)
• BOC Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Department of Education (DOE) Clearance (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Piscataway, NJ 08854