What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at Upstate Orthopedics?
Certified Athletic Trainer Job Description
Position Responsibilities
- Provide skilled, compassionate support in casting and splinting, ensuring patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their care
- Perform dressing changes and suture removal with a gentle, reassuring approach
- Guide patients and caregivers through the care and maintenance of casts, splints, dressings, and durable medical equipment
- Fit patients with appropriate DME and offer clear, supportive instruction tailored to their needs
- Use Epic EMR and BREG DME Inventory systems with accuracy and ease to keep patient care running smoothly
- Navigate billing and insurance processes while anticipating the needs of both patients and providers in a busy clinical environment
- Occasionally assist clinical staff by rooming patients, taking vital signs, and helping create a welcoming care experience
- Support efficient patient flow by coordinating care with warmth, clarity, and attention to detail
- Uphold patient confidentiality and maintain full compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Occasionally provide evening coverage for OrthoNOW of Syracuse
- Offer intermittent and infrequent athletic event coverage for local high school games and tournaments
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as critically thinking/problem solving skills on the go.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Athletic Training Certification
- Active New York State Athletic Training License
- Current CPR and AED certification
Schedule
- Full‑time, Monday through Friday, hours vary between 7:30am-5:30pm.
FREE PARKING!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person