Per Diem Athletic Trainer - Long Island, NY

Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach athletic training contracts. The athletic trainer (AT) will practice said profession within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws 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 are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

What You’ll Need:

• 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 by the State of New York as an Athletic Trainer
• Current BLS certification
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What You’ll Do:

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Coordinates, manages, and implements the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.) and emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.)
• Demonstrates speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy, JAG Athletic Training contracted site policy, and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPAA/FERPA guidelines)
• Collaborates with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refers for service when needed
• Regularly communicate with the 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

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 an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees 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.