Outreach Athletic Trainer - Somerset County Vocational & Technical HS

About the role

JAG Athletic Training is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to provide services and administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach contracts. The position will practice within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws and adhere to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and Board of Certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted JAG Athletic Training organization, including a functional athletic training room with updated policies and procedures manual.
• Provide athletic trainer services for athletic events and competitions.
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, including preventative care, emergency care, and maintaining health records.
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks.
• Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness-related topics.
• Utilize effective communication skills to involve athletes, families, and others in the plan of care (within HIPAA/FERPA guidelines).
• Collaborate with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services.
• Regularly communicate with the supervising physician regarding standard operating procedures.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations, including small group service line process improvement and growth projects, as well as providing assistance to JAG Physical Therapy clinics and JAG Athletic Training partner sites.
• Collaborate with marketing and promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement and growth projects.
• Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics to assist with daily operations.
• Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action, keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes.
• Oversee the ordering of AT supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up-to-date inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 Jersey as an Athletic Trainer.
• NJ Department of Education Certificate.
• Current BLS certification.
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provision of care.
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy and state of licensure professional practice standards.
• Effective critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay.
• 401K (with match after 1 year).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits.
• Professional Development Support.
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families.
• Company discounts.
• Tickets.
• Learning Experience childcare tuition discounts.
• Group legal benefits.

Pay

Competitive pay.

Schedule

Full-time.