Athletic Trainer Certified - Part Time

Weekly Game/Treatment Hours: 15 hours Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Who We Are: Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most - patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. What You'll Do: The consistent responsibilities of this position are highlighted in the Primary Responsibilities section; however, there may be occasions when the in-office ATC may be required to incur the Secondary Responsibilities. Primary Responsibilities: Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Collects detailed and accurate patient history. Prepares and maintains exam rooms with necessary instruments, equipment and supplies. Follows up with patient on physician's current patient care notes or instructions. Provides general assistance, education, home care exercise plans, and information to patient questions. Performs post-operative wound care, suture removal, dressing change, cast removal, cast application and splint application. Assists physicians in setup and performance of medical procedures under the direction of physician or clinical manager. Educates and properly fits patients with DME supplies. Prepares, cleans and stocks examination rooms. Assures surfaces are clear and puts away any articles that were left out and replenishes missing stock in drawers and cabinets. Assists members of clinical support staff and physicians with all duties as necessary and appropriate. (includes patient care, post-op phone follow-up callsand other patient phone calls, medication updates) Facilities patient questions via "telephone triage,' and subsequently documents all phone calls and actions appropriately in EMR. Secondary Responsibilities: Provides on-site athletic training services at local high schools and/or town and club programs contracted with ONS. Specific daily schedules are determined in discussions between the trainer, the Athletic Director and Director of Physical Therapy. Recruits, trains, schedules and monitors Student Athletic Trainers. Provides Athletic Trainer coverage for all local high school sporting events. This includes all home sporting events during regular weekly hours from approximately 2:00pm to 7:00pm; all home and away varsity football contests and selected home contests scheduled for evenings or weekends. Provides continuing education for local high school coaches to keep them current on sports injury prevention, treatment and care. Monitors status of First Aid and CPR certifications of coaching staff and provides periodic certification classes if needed. Evaluates physical condition and advises and treats patients to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition. Prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles. Makes recommendations for diet and nutrition to facilitate health and reduce weight. Performs massage and soft tissue techniques to alleviate pain, restore function/motion and diminish edema. Renders first aid to injured patients, such as giving artificial respiration, cleaning and bandaging wounds, and applying heat and cold to promote healing. Utilizes wrapping/strapping techniques to prevent and help support injured areas. Confers with physical therapy team members individually and in conference to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs. Maintains accurate documentation of care of high school students and clinical patients. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly fashion. Follows all HIPAA and ONS policies and procedures as instructed Performs other duties/projects as assigned within the Physical Therapy clinic as an aide, when ATC hours do not meet full time requirements. Who you are: Bachelor's degree in athletic training or equivalent. Holds valid NATA certification/license for athletic trainer in CT/NY State Minimum one year experience as athletic trainer. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. What we offer: Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Dynamic environment Access to a diverse network of practitioners Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience Competitive Compensation Generous PTO Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as "protected characteristics").

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