23155010
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
Newington, CT
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Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeWork where every moment matters.
Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.
Overview
We are seeking an Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide services in clinical and high school settings across our network in accordance with NATA guidelines and practices. Open to licensed new graduates seeking an exciting opportunity to cover sporting events, practices and games with the school and surrounding community.
This is a Full Time Athletic Trainer position at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, CT. Flexibility for coverage during weekdays (Monday-Friday, starting at 2pm) as well as weekends is required.
Essential functions of this position include application of principles, methods, and procedures of evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries, preconditioning, conditioning, and reconditioning of the athlete through the use of appropriate preventive and supportive devices, temporary splinting and bracing, physical modalities of heat, cold, massage, water, electrical stimulation, sound, exercise and exercise equipment upon the referral or under the general direction of licensed physician. Athletic training includes instruction to coaches, athlete, parents, medical personnel, and communities in the area of care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Benefits
HHCRN believes in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff. We offer a team-oriented structure, growth opportunities and the stability of a growing organization!
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree
CT licensure and current NATABOC Certification in good standing
Current First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR Certification
Basic computer and other technological skills
Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours may be required
Preferred:
CSCS certification
CPR instructor certification
FMS or SFMA certification.
The successful candidate will:
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as function strongly within a team environment.
- Be able to function successfully with physicians and other members of Allied Health Care team and be comfortable in a matrix organization with multiple reporting responsibilities.
- Display strong customer service skills and aptitude and be able to represent both clinic and practice in a positive manner outside of the clinic and within the community.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.