• Athletic Trainer - Santa Monica Orthopedics

    Cedars-Sinai (Santa Monica, CA)


    Job Description

    Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

     

    Why work here?

     

    Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

     

    A Little More About What You Will be Doing

     

    The Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC) is responsible for assisting with Kerlan-Jobe Foundation community outreach, injury prevention seminars, and research projects. The ATC will serve the Kerlan-Jobe medical practice in a variety of clinical duties including: patient education, evaluation, treatment, and management of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries/illnesses and perioperative care. Administrative duties are a large requirement of each team member.

     

    + Performs clinical skills and delegated tasks within the scope of practice of an ATC.

    + Assist in research study design, data collection, and data analysis.

    + Become proficient at collecting data using motion analysis system and force plats.

    + Perform clerical duties required to submit research manuscripts for publication.

    + Coordinate and participate in community outreach events.

    + Instruct athletes in injury prevention programs during outreach events.

    + Develop and maintain database of local youth athletic teams.

    + Provide education and technical demonstrations to other health care professionals; assists in orienting and mentoring.

    + Clinical duties as assigned to include escort of patients, medical documentation in patient charts, and providing patient education.

    + Coordination of telemedicine evaluations of remote athletes.

    Qualifications

    Education

    + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training Program Required

    + Master's Degree Preferred

    Experience

    + One year experience working as a certified athletic trainer in a traditional or orthopedic setting preferred

    Licenses/Certification

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

    + Athletic Trainer Certification Required

    + Orthopedic Technologist, Certified or RSA-O preferred

    + Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) preferred

    **Req ID** : 9960

    **Working Title** : Athletic Trainer - Santa Monica Orthopedics

    **Department** : SMOG

    **Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

    **Job Category** : Therapy / Rehab

    **Job Specialty** : Physical Therapy

    **Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

    **Primary Shift** : Day

    **Shift Duration** : 8 hour

    **Base Pay** : $25.88 - $38.82

     

    Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.