Athletic Trainer

Primary Responsibilities: Organize and manage athletic training coverage, including scheduling and provider communication. Provide independent weekly athletic training room coverage at designated high schools, serving as a primary point of contact for injury evaluation, triage, and management of student-athletes. Administers first aid until appropriate medical assistance can be obtained. Provide evening and weekend football games and potentially and other in season game coverage to assigned high schools, when needed. Coordinate referrals to HSS sports medicine physicians and other appropriate specialists. Maintain direct contact with the sports medicine doctors, coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff, Athletic Director, student athletes and parents so that there is a clear line of communication. Evaluates athletes' physical condition, response and progress and discuss with appropriate physicians, supervisors, and then informs coaches of status of athlete's condition. Advises and treats student athletes to maintain physical fitness for participation in athletic competitions; records and maintains appropriate treatment/rehabilitation records for student athletes. Support HSS's mission to provide community benefit and address healthcare disparities and social determinants of health. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our local partner High Schools, athletic directors, physical therapists, referring primary care and specialty providers and athletes and their families.