Job Summary Role provides clinical support and direction for the athletic population and post-surgical patients within the rehabilitation clinic. Athletic trainers are responsible for providing clinical linkage between physical therapy and rehabilitation. This role performs a wide variety of duties involving the evaluation, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of patients with athletic, sports-related, or orthopedic injuries/conditions. Additionally, this role has opportunity to support designated high schools in an outreach capacity as well as represent Excelsior Orthopaedics at external events as needed. Duties and Responsibilities + Act as a clinical support specialist for the rehabilitation staff assisting in patient care and maintaining patient flow to maximize efficiency. + Provide professional direction and education to all athletes and patients in the areas of rest, recovery, nutrition, and hydration while adhering to standard precautions for patient care. + Teach and monitor athletes on proper and safe lifting/conditioning techniques. + Educate patients regarding injuries, reconditioning exercises, and/or injury recovery as appropriately directed by the physician. + Participate in health fairs, educational seminars, and expos, and other outreach events as needed. + Apply knowledge of the general principles of preventative physical care for athletes, first aid treatment and referral, and post-injury rehabilitation. + Provide high school athletic coverage as needed. + Communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. + Assist with maintenance and cleaning of all equipment. + Assist with the delivery of the athletic profile and maintenance records. + Adhere to all established guidelines. + Carry out all other duties as requested by supervisor. Qualifications Requirements and Qualification + BS in Athletic Training required. + NYS license required. + CPR/AED certification preferred. + Experience in educational or clinical setting preferred but not required. + Training and relocation assistance available. Physical Demands + Requires considerable physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. + Involves standing, walking, and kneeling. + Work environment involves some exposure to hazards/physical risk, which requires adhering to basic safety precautions.