Athletic Trainer

Job Title: Athletic Trainer

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Family Medicine

Req #: 0000249388

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $26.25 - $37.07 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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:

The Athletic Trainer position will serve as a Physician Extender in the outpatient Family Medicine office. Will assist physicians with procedures, providing patient education, ordering diagnostic tests, and contributing to the development and growth of the sports medicine practice.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited institution
• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Licensed in the state of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Preferred:

• Experience with electronic medical records

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC)
• NJ Athletic Trainer License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Understands and adheres to Rutgers compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy - Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy:
  1. Assists physicians with the rooming of patients, collection of a brief history of present illness, and vital signs
  2. Assists physicians with procedures such as splinting and strapping
  3. Provides patient education on injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and general wellness practices
  4. Under the physician s direction, orders diagnostic tests
  5. Collaborates with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with sports-related injuries or conditions
  6. Assists in ongoing research endeavors in relation to relevant patient treatment
  7. Actively participates in building and expanding the sports medicine division within the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health
  8. Maintains accurate and detailed patient records
  9. Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, orthopedic specialists, and nutritionists, to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care
  10. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified
  11. Performs other related duties as assigned
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• 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.