Athletic Trainer Certified

Physician Extender/Athletic Trainer – Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Location: Yorktown Heights, New York

Shift: Day Flex (United States of America)

Description: Stay Amazing

This position assists the physician in providing quality care to patients by accurately determining and communicating the patient's current and previous medical condition, utilizing triage skills, taking patient histories, performing initial evaluations, providing instruction on exercise prescriptions and general patient education while helping to maintain patient flow.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Fitting the patient with splints, crutches, braces, wraps, and other various durable medical equipment as directed by the attending physician. The incumbent will also educate the patient on the appropriate use of the equipment provided to the patient.
• Preparing patients for injections that will be performed by the attending physician. Preparations include cleaning and disinfecting the area to be injected and preparing materials to be utilized both prior to and after the injection.
• Removal of sutures or staples and providing dressing changes to post-surgical patients as directed by the attending physician
• Counsel patient regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.

May include surgical and position appropriate administrative/clerical responsibilities.

• Review pre-operative instructions and explain the surgical process to patient Formulates, coordinates and updates patient care plan from pre-operative to post-operative Collects pre-operative clearance data to be shared with physicians
• May be needed for patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure as discretion of physician Knowledge and skill of sterile prep and draping in OR May be needed for patient positioning, retraction, suction, and wound closure as discretion of physician Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including wound care and pain management
• Set up examination rooms at the start of each day and cleans rooms in-between patient visits and at the end of the day.
• Perform administrative aspects of patient care, i.e. schedules, attendance records, charges, insurance requirements, etc. Ensures documentation is in accordance with the department policy. Ensures all DME supplies are in stock and compliant with the needs of the practice.

This is a full-time Monday-Friday 40-hour work week. Must be flexible with variable hours from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Must be willing to travel/provide coverage to the three locations:

• 1985 Crompond Road, Bldg E, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
• 35 South Riverside Avenue, Suite 106, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
• 1756 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516

Preferred Criteria:

• Master's degree preferred in Athletic Training from an Accredited Institution
• Prior experience working in orthopedic practice preferred.

Required Criteria:

• NY State ATC License.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training
• Certification through NATABOC.
• Current licensure maintained.
• BLS/AED certification.
• Must be a member in good standing with the National Athletic Training Association (NATA). Entry-level graduates with NATA certification will be considered.
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy practices.

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Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $66,300-$92,500/Annual

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