Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time Job at Cayuga Health System in It

Athletic Trainer

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Certified Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers provide expert medical coverage and are leaders in community outreach to promote wellness, advance health and prevent injuries across a wide range of active populations. In the Sports Medicine Clinic the Athletic Trainer works in conjunction with the physician to facilitate an effective and efficient clinical environment in order to provide a high standard of care and positive patient experience. Does related work as required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides assessments of patients including review of pertinent medical history information, performance of specific assessments; determination of recommendations and accurately communicate and present this information to the physician. Ability to navigate assigned EMR effectively.Acts as a physician-patient liaison conveying concerns and information.
• Responsible for educating patients and ensuring that the physician's instructions/protocols are understood and adhered to by the patient.
• As needed, provides athletic training coverage of events that are affiliated programs with the Cayuga Health System, camps, tournaments, health fairs, educational classes.
• Other Duties and responsibilities as assigned (Physician Extender, Clinic Assistant, Team coverage, etc).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university.

• Licensure/Certification - Required: Certified as an ATC by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). Eligible for ATC license in New York State

• Current CPR Certification

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to assess situations and make decision

• Must complete yearly mandatory safety in-services and/or trainings

• Must complete yearly Healthstream e-Learning Courses

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move/lift patients with assistance
• Ability to Lift 50lbs

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY - Cayuga Medical Center

Compensation Disclosure:

• $22.25 to $24.50 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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