Practice Certified Athletic Trainer

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group is the premier and fastest-growing orthopedic practice on Long Island, providing comprehensive care that helps thousands of our neighbors live more active lives, free from pain. Orlin & Cohen is one of the largest orthopedics practices in the region, with 19 offices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Queens, and Staten Island, we have been in business for more than 25 years and have over 1200 dedicated healthcare employees in our care. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional medical benefits, and generous PTO.

FT and Open Schedule availability needed for the following locations:

• Long Island, NY - Smithtown, Bohemia, Port Jeff, occasionally Melville

Eligible for either a $10,000 Student Loan Repayment Plan or $10,000 Retention Bonus Program. The $10,000 bonus, if earned, will be paid out as follows:

• $5,000 paid out on or after your first-year of employment anniversary date
• $5,000 paid out on or after your second-year of employment anniversary date

• New Graduates welcome!
• Highly competitive pay - based on experience

Job description

Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialist Group, a non-profit association organization, is seeking a full-time athletic trainer for the role of Practice Athletic Trainer.

POSITION TITLE: Practice Athletic Trainer

QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

• Must be BOC certified and possess state athletic training licensure, certification or registration. NPI Number Required.

LOCATIONS:

• Required travel between: Smithtown, Bohemia, Port Jeff and Melville

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Applied Knowledge:

• Athletic trainers must have knowledge about a large range of medical problems. Assessment and evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be needed.
• Decision-Making Skills: Quick thinking by athletic trainers are vital to patient health.
• Attention to Detail: Athletic trainers should take notes on how people are recovering, and how to best keep them healing.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Athletic trainers work with people in stressful situations. Keeping a clear head and a calm demeanor when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families will be an asset.
• Must have strong oral communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension).
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Recommended/Preferred: SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Responsible for following patient care from check in to check out
• Liaison between patient, physician or physician office staff.
• Responsible for taking patient history, initial evaluation and documentation.
• Design and educate patients on home exercise protocols per the physician’s request.
• Responsible for patient setup and education of in office procedures.
• Prepares for and assists physician with in office procedures such as, but not limited to suture removal, staple removal, preparation of intraarticular injections, PRP procedures and ordering of radiographic studies (X-ray, MRI, CT Scan, etc.).
• Radiology imaging and surgical authorizations and scheduling
• Responsible for brace and crutch fitting and product education.
• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately, whether it is resolving issue within the scope of practice or utilizing physician, nurse triage and other ancillary staff as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic flow between all areas of the clinic.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Counsel patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes.
• Organize & maintain research activities and logs
• On off-clinic days not with the physician, responsibilities will include helping other providers, acting as a brace fitter for all providers on site that day as well as assisting in restocking and inventory

Job Type: Full-time

This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Thank you for your interest in working with Orlin & Cohen!

*The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, budget and internal equity).*

*We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $79,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
• Are you able to travel to Smithtown and Bohemia?

License/Certification:

• Certified Athletic Trainer License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Smithtown, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person