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Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer 

Location: Binghamton, NY
Eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

Position Type:

• Full-time, Direct Hire

• Day/Evening shifts

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Excellent benefits package

Position Summary:
The Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer is a certified and licensed healthcare professional responsible for the health and safety of student-athletes and active individuals. Working under the direction of a physician, the athletic trainer focuses on injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play. This role involves providing outreach athletic training services to junior high and high school athletics at contracted schools.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a CAATE-accredited bachelor's or master’s program

• BOC certified and in good standing

• Licensed in the state of New York (dual licensure in NY and PA preferred)

• Current BLS certification required

• Experience working with adolescent athletic populations preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care including injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, and rehabilitation

• Monitor athletic activities and notify supervisors of safety hazards or unsafe practices

• Collaborate with coaches to design and implement appropriate training and conditioning programs

• Deliver initial assessment and care for sports-related injuries/illnesses and escalate care as needed

• Communicate with school officials and parents/guardians regarding athlete health status

• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians or providers

• Deliver on-site rehabilitation or recommend referrals as appropriate

• Document care and athlete health data using Presagia EMR within 24 hours of encounters

• Guide return-to-play decisions in coordination with supervising medical providers

• Maintain regular communication with the Medical Director regarding athlete care and referrals

• Engage in ongoing professional development and education

• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies

• Ensure delivery of fiscally responsible care aligned with organizational standards

About the Area:
Located in Broome County in south-central New York, Binghamton offers a blend of affordability, natural beauty, and community spirit. The city lies at the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna rivers, near the Pennsylvania border, and is just 75 miles south of Syracuse. With its scenic surroundings, low cost of living, access to outdoor recreation, quality schools, and growing tech industry, Binghamton is a great place to call home. Its central location also makes travel to cities like Rochester, Syracuse, and New York City convenient.