Certified Athletic Trainer – Ortho/Spine Office

Trinity Health

. Room patients, take vitals, and collect histories .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation protocols, with a strong ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure situations. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare professionals and providing education on medical issues and treatment options.

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Certified Athletic TrainerBachelor's DegreeAssessment And Evaluation SkillsACLS CertificationBLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient RoomingVital Signs MeasurementHistory CollectionIn-Office Procedure AssistanceDME FittingInjury DiagnosisSport-Specific Rehabilitation ProtocolsEmergency Room Follow-UpReturn-To-Play ClearanceCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent Decision-MakingCollaborationProblem-SolvingCounseling

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Athletic TrainerACLSBLS

Industry Keywords

Athletic TrainingPatient CareRehabilitationEmergency ResponseHealthcare Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Room patients, take vitals, and collect histories
Prepare for and assist physicians with in-office procedures
Fit DME and provide product education
Respond appropriately to patient messages, phone calls, and questions, resolving issues within scope of practice or involving physicians, nurse triage, and ancillary staff as needed
Counsel patients regarding diagnoses, home exercises, and treatment options per provider request
Complete special projects as assigned
Assist with program development
Perform pre-season athletic evaluations, on-field injury triage, sideline treatment for acute injuries, emergency-room and physician follow-up recommendations, return-to-play clearance, injury diagnosis and follow-up referrals, and sport-specific rehabilitation protocols
Cover athletic events under St. Joseph’s Health contracts with colleges, high schools, and other organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer per guidelines set by NYS Ed
Bachelor's degree required
Prefer experience working with multiple age ranges, from pediatrics through geriatrics; newly certified Athletic Trainers with credible internship experience will also be considered
Knowledge of a large range of medical problems
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions per state licensure guidelines
Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress/pressure situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families
Assessment and evaluation skills
Ability to work with other healthcare professionals
ACLS and BLS provided by the institution

Benefits

Comp & perks

ACLS and BLS provided by the institution
Equal Opportunity Employer