Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Schenectady, NY

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) is responsible for providing athletic training services to student athletes within the scope of their license under the direction of a physician and within the guidelines of the contract. The ATC may also function as a DME Specialist in the clinic setting during off-season or if they have a part-time school contract.

• Bachelor’s degree from a program in athletic training that is registered by the New York State Education Department as licensure qualifying;
• NYS License, NATA Board Certification and CPR required;
• One to three years’ ATC experience; five years’ preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred;
• Valid drivers license;
• Experience casting preferred, willing to train;
• Excellent verbal communication skills as the position requires communication with athletes and their family members, staff, providers as well as third parties to foster excellent customer service.
• The ability to react/respond quickly in emergencies, including life threatening situations is required.

• Working in a clinical office (COVID safety protocols in effect) is required.
• This position may periodically require more than 40 hours a week and presence at after school (evenings) and/or weekend school events.
• Travel between OrthoNY offices and/or third-party locations (i.e., schools, sporting events, local marketing event locations) is required (about 50% of the time).
• Scheduling varies in the clinic due to the times that the physician’s schedules begin and end.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, walking and/or continuous moving around. Also kneeling, crouching, crawling and/or working in other unusual physical positions, climbing, balancing, stretching as well as pushing/pulling lifting/carrying objects up to 50 lbs. Assisted lifting is required for any athlete/other item over the 50 lb. limit.
• There may be instances of working in inclement or extreme weather conditions.