The New York Jets are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our team. We are looking for a candidate with dual credentials in Athletic Training (ATC) and Physical Therapy (PT) who has significant experience working with NFL teams or Division 1 college football programs. This role is crucial in maintaining the health and peak performance of our athletes, ensuring they are physically prepared for the demands of professional football.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive athletic training services including injury prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Develop and implement injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation programs.
• Collaborate with team physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for athletes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all players.
• Travel with the team to all games and training camps, providing on-site medical care.
• Assist in the management of the athletic training facility and ensure it is equipped and maintained to the highest standards.
• Stay current with developments in sports medicine, particularly those that relate to football, and apply new knowledge to practice.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Athletic Training, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, or a related field.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (ATC).
• Certification from the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification (BOC) and Board Certified by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Physical Therapy licensure (PT/DPT) preferred.
• Licensed or able to be Licensed in New Jersey
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in the NFL or Division 1 college football.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic and sports-related injuries and conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced certifications or certified training in manual therapy, strength and conditioning, or other relevant areas.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.
• Familiarity with performance analytics and sports science technology.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
A background check will be conducted prior to the start of the position. The New York Jets are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, marital status, civil union status, and domestic partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Jets are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Consistent with our commitment to maintain a safe workplace, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide verification of vaccination prior to their start date, unless they receive an approved exemption under applicable law. "Fully vaccinated" refers to at least two (2) weeks after the final dose on a two-dose vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna) or at least two (2) weeks after a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Johnson and Johnson). In accordance with CDC recommendations, we recommend all new hires and employees stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination. "Up to Date" currently means that a person has completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series, plus a booster vaccine, if eligible.
For more information please refer to the below CDC page:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Job Questions:

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