Sports Medicine Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Sports Medicine Specialist to join our team at JAG Physical Therapy in Ewing, NJ. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

The Sports Medicine Specialist will provide vital athletic training services to support our school's athletic programs and contracted outreach services. This role involves establishing and maintaining a comprehensive athletic training program, conducting health and safety assessments, managing athlete medical records, and communicating with various stakeholders to ensure effective care.

• Establish and maintain an effective athletic training program for the contracted organization
• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Coordinate, manage, and implement the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.), emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.), and maintains health records for athletes affiliated with contracted organization
• Act as the workers compensation case manager for the professional contracted team both in and out of season, submitting all insurance information, facilitating appropriate referrals, tracking compensation claims & reporting back to the professional organization within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines in the event of an accident
• Demonstrate speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Create and maintain a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks
• Provide in-services and educational programs to local schools, coaches, athletes, and communities on health & fitness related topics
• Utilize effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines)
• Responsible for collaborating with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and physician-related services
• Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician
• When not at the assigned outreach location, the AT will assist with departmental administrative duties and day-to-day operations including small group service line process improvement and growth projects, as well as providing assistance to JAG Physical Therapy clinics and JAG Athletic Training partner sites
• Collaborate with marketing and promotional initiatives, and contribute to departmental improvement and growth projects
• Collaborate with the physical therapy service team in clinics to assist with daily operations
• Utilize clinical critical thinking and demonstrate ability to translate plans into action keeping in mind both short- and long-term goals and outcomes
• Oversee the ordering of AT supplies and equipment pertaining to the athletic training department and maintain an up-to-date inventory

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification
• Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU's per certification period (every two years)
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
• NJ Department of Education (DOE) clearance
• Current BLS certification
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

• Competitive salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year
• Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus including relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
• Team of full-time and per diem athletic trainers to assist JAG Athletic Training contracted site athletic trainer
• Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay
• 401K (with match after 1 year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits
• Professional Development Support
• Company discounts