Athletic Trainer 1 - TAR

$51,899 - $67,469/Yr

University of Rochester - Rochester, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Rochester, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions. This role involves prevention, conditioning, re-conditioning, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries in a clinical setting, working under the direction of a physician and in collaboration with other medical professionals. The position offers a career ladder with three bands, allowing for professional growth and increased responsibilities based on experience and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic training services to local high schools and collegiate institutions.
• Evaluates injuries, applies first aid, and coordinates referrals to medical care.
• Develops programs of general conditioning during recovery and instructs athletes in home rehabilitation programs.
• Educates athletes, parents, and coaches on conditioning, weight control, diet, and injury prevention.
• Maintains inventory and assists with ordering supplies as needed.
• Documents patients' progress and response to treatments in the medical record.
• Participates in departmental meetings and keeps current in the field by reading professional articles and journals.
• Assists in the ASC with patient care education and instructs patients with post-operative exercise guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• New York State licensure as an athletic trainer.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 18 months of progressively responsible professional work experience for Band II; 4 years for Band III; 6 years for Senior.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in outpatient orthopedic clinical care and athletic training outreach role.
• Ability to precept new employees and lead departmental goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $51,899.00 - $67,469.00 based on experience and qualifications.