Overview

Saco Bay Physical Therapy is seeking a PRN Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Poland, ME!

Saco Bay PT in Poland, ME is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to cover athletic events at Poland High School.

This candidate will be part of multiple teams: the high school, the clinic, the market and the region. They will split time between the clinic and the high school and the time split varies depending on the sports season. The High School duties includes preseason sports team coverage, game coverage, injury prevention, rehabilitation and overall maintenance of the athletic training facilities. The clinic has a team work approach and everyone contributes to patient care, maintaining facility cleanliness, laundry, marketing/outreach.

Salary: commensurate with experience

Schedule: PRN, up to 20 hrs/wk

Benefits:

• UNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU courses, national certifications and more. FREE!!

Apply today!

Select Physical Therapy and Saco Bay Physical Therapy are part of Select Medical Corporation's Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation with approximately 1900 locations in 39 states. Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Physio and KORT. Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals. Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools. #ACN

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Involved in the Athletic Training Services program, participation in the coverage of school athletic events and practices.
• Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
• Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care.
• Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
• Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
• Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
• Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc).
• Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainer’s area of clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• BS Degree Required
• Minimum one year clinical experience

• NATA BOC Certified

• Maine ATC License

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.