Certified Athletic Trainer - Bridgeport Public Schools

Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled team practices and sporting events. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments
• Refer injured athletes to the appropriate medical facility. as necessary
• Facilitate communication between athletes, coaches, parents, administration and the district's physician concerning the health and physical status of athletes
• Work in conjunction with other athletic trainers and team physicians
• Collaborate with school nurse(s) to provide healthcare during the school day
• Implement the "return to play" protocol for all concussed athletes
• Ensure that all State of Connecticut laws and regulations, as they pertain to the health and safety of student-athletes, are adhered to by the district
• Maintain and update emergency action plans (EAP) and ensure EAP meets state of CT guidelines
• Develop and inform all coaches of necessary and appropriate safety protocols
• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances, when necessary
• Prudently manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures, including basic life support, to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete
• Maintain appropriate and up-to-date standing orders to be reviewed annually by the directing physician

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the general public
• Ability to maintain calm disposition during high pressure and potential traumatic situations and environments

Qualifications:

• Must have current BOC certification and State of Connecticut License
• Two to five years of experience as an ATC
• Communication skills are essential as this position interacts with practice providers, management team, staff members, student athletes, and parents
• Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Electronic Medical Records

Candidates will be courteous, articulate and reliable, and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent customer service.

OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.