Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Certified Athletic Trainer Location US-NJ-West New York Job ID 309690 Pos. Category Therapy - Certified Athletic Trainer Pos. Type Full Time Overview

** Please note that the schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm**

 

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

 

As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you promote and maintain health and wellbeing for client based occupational medicine program focusing on delivering exceptional patient care and reducing work-related injuries. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Onsite (CAT-O) plays an important role in workers’ compensation case coordination, worker injury and illness management, providing health promotion and injury prevention services, emergency response services, and return to work job placement for an onsite client. The CAT-O often works directly with the client’s Health and Safety Leader to create a healthier and safer workforce.

Responsibilities Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing such items as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional statusIdentify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians in order to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnessesFollow appropriate action plan and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergenciesAssist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-upCollaborate with client’s Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placementTrack and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholdersManage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testingCoordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluationPerform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environmentCreate job rotation plans for production areas and monitor complianceCreate pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor complianceDuring rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing OrdersUse innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventionsAdminister drug and alcohol testingPromote personal health and wellbeing in the workplacePerform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disordersProvide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidancePerform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, invoices, monthly reports, budgets, expense and outcome tools.Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illnessCommunicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activitiesAttend meetings and serve on committees as requestedAuthor articles for various newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, from an accredited Athletic Trainer ProgramCurrent National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certificationActive and current license to practice in the state of jurisdiction if applicableCurrent First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.

Job-Related Experience

Demonstrated clinical knowledge of Athletic Trainer services consistent with an Onsite settingKnowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

 

Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

 

The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

 

Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to exercise proper judgment, make decisions, and motivate employees

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally

Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of athletic training

Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care

Knowledge of use and maintenance of athletic training equipment

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment

Must be able to work independently

Adept at developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports

Skilled in time management, planning and workload control

Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions

Able to develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards

Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the general public

Good telephone manners and etiquette

Detail oriented

Additional Data

Benefits Include:

Generous paid time off (PTO)Paid holidaysPaid sick daysSet scheduleFlexible per diem opportunities*Medical and prescription plansBasic and enhanced dental and vision plans Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)LifeWorks employee assistance programCompany-funded HSAShort-term disabilityPre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)Training provided in our world-class occupational medicine process management model*Medical experts panel (MEP)Concentra CEU coursesNew hire learning programOccupational Health UniversityLeadership development programManual therapy certificationYearly CEU stipend and CEU timeTuition reimbursementProfessional On-demand Learning Modules*Malpractice insurance*Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally*Traditional and Roth 401(k) with employer match*Competitive salary*Colleague referral bonus program*Colleague discount program*Life insurance/disabilityPre-tax spending accountsRelocation assistance (when applicable)Incentive/RVU bonusCommuter benefitsIdentity theft servicesCompany-paid long-term disability

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the range of $63,000 to $68,000 annually depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careersCurrent colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

 

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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