Athletic Trainer (FT-Day), New Brunswick NJ

Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: Pediatric Orthopedic Associate

Req #: 0000222996

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Pediatric Orthopedic Associates is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to assist in executing established program policies and procedures and assumes responsibility for maintaining program standards. The Athletic Trainer will provide evaluation and testing, support for non-invasive procedures and, clinical support for patient management within the physician practice and collegiate setting. The AT is an extension of the supervising physician and is to be compliant with the supervising physicians' standing orders implementing medical and risk management of all persons covered within these orders, while consulting physicians about medical management of each athlete or patient as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
• CAATE Approved program and completion of the NATABOC certification
• Maintain the NATABOC-required 50 CEUs per certification period - every two years

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years Athletic Trainer experience
• Certified NSCA OR ACSM
• Epic experience
• Collegiate experience
• Bilingual Spanish speaking

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• DOE clearance
• National Athletic Trainer Association
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
• NATA Board Certified, New Jersey Department of Education

Essential Functions:

• Obtains needed equipment for exam room procedures
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct
• Takes patient history, and records the information in the patient's chart
• Assists physician with orders for pre-operative tests, CT scans, and MRIs
• Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
• Prepares therapeutic injections and assists with minor procedures as needed
• Works with the Practice Manager to ensure safe and professional patient care
• Reviews lab results, x-rays, and MRI and CT results prior to entering patient exam room
• Works collaboratively with Practice Manager and Vice President of Ambulatory Service to ensure the Medical Center's Mission, Values Statements are amplified each day in the outpatient care area
• Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery
• Confers with physicians about new patient findings and potential diagnosis and treatment before they see each patient
• Performs patient education duties; shows surgical videos, hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information
• Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations
• Follows patients discharged from the Emergency Room and acts as a patient navigator for that patient population ensuring that proper follow-up is maintained
• Provides education sessions to registered medical assistants to continue to improve: patient experience, triage work flow, customer service, and other areas identified
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps
• Provides one-on-one clinic care as needed, under the supervision of a physician, and in accordance with the quality standards of the department including taking a history, performing an initial evaluation, proxy orders, fitting of braces and splints per protocols, providing therapy per protocols and assisting with outpatient procedures such as injections. Individuals must have the knowledge base to be able to evaluate and report findings to the physician.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.