Job Description

Athletic Trainer - Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates, UFPC

Location: Lake Grove, NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM

Pay: $26.71 - $33.38

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities

Summary: The Athletic Trainer (ATC) supports patient care efforts in the outpatient offices for the Department of Orthopedics. The practice has regular contact with patients from ten (10) years of age and older, with occasional contact with younger children. Working under the supervision of the Sports Medicine Service attending physicians.

• Greets and obtains patient histories.
• Performs physical examinations and evaluates injuries.
• Performs wound care and suture removal.
• Applies casts and splints.
• Provides patient education, both in office and on the telephone, when necessary.
• Assists in billing and medical documentation.
• Works closely with resident physicians and physician extenders.
• Participates in research meetings and quality improvement projects.
• Participates in outreach opportunities at local colleges, high schools, athletic competitions etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree; graduation from an accredited program for Athletic Training.
• New York State licensure and certification (or eligibility) as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Successful completion of a one (1) year internship in Athletic Training with reference.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Infection Control Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with billing practices.
• Interest in musculoskeletal research.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.

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