Job Description

Job Overview:

Provide supervision and coordination of the Athletic Department s overall sports health program with focus on Women s Gymnastics, including, but not limited to: risk-reduction, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and athletics-related health care administration in consultation with other qualified medical personnel.

Qualifications:

• National Athletic Trainers' Association BOC certification in good standing.
• New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners Athletic Training License in good standing.
• Active AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Master's degree in athletic training or related field of specialization.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Experience managing multiple tasks while working proficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with efficiency and effectiveness.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion in managing personal health information.
• Ability to routinely lift equipment and supplies, up to 50 pounds, from ground and assist with ambulation of injured individuals.

Preferred:

• Professional experience as an Athletic Trainer working with highly motivated individuals in collegiate or elite Gymnastics settings.
• Blood Flow Restriction Certification via accepted education/training provider.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Non-traditional working hours, holidays, evenings, and weekend required.
• Travel required during specific periods based on competition schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Provide athletic training services for the University s athletic department.
• Attend scheduled team practices and competitions, home and away.
• Manage the comprehensive health-related needs of the assigned team roster(s) through professional interaction and patient-centered approach.
• Provide first aid and emergency medical care to athletes through accepted medical standards.
• Develop and/or implement procedures and routines for attending to and dealing with minor day to day injuries (i.e., modalities, taping, bracing, padding) of athletes.
• Provide rehabilitative services for athletes, under the direction of team physicians and in coordination with staff physical therapist. Provide reports when requested.
• Within the bounds of confidentiality and other related matters of propriety, make sure that relevant information is set forth and presented to coaches, academic support, and health service providers, as well as to athletes and their family members in a clear, concise, and cogent format.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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