Athletic Trainer Certified

Title:  Athletic Trainer/Rehab Aide Supervisor 

Reports to:  PT Clinical Manager 

Location – onsite/hybrid:  There may be occasional local day travel to various Ortho RI locations. 

Hours: Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and may vary depending on location hours and company schedule.  

Who we are:  

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.  

What you’ll do:  

The position of the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for functioning as an athletic trainer, including game and practice coverage, supervise the Rehab Aides at the primary clinic location the Athletic trainer is working in, assist in clinic maintenance, including supply ordering and functioning as a Rehab Aide, and collaborate with the physicians, therapists, coaches, and athletes to help provide best possible care. Additionally, the Athletic trainer will help support Ortho RI’s relationship with RIIL and the local community. 

Responsibilities/Duties:  

• Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. 

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• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians. 

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• Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication. 

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• Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted. 

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• Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and performance review of Rehab Aides 

• Responsible for creating weekly Aide schedule for clinic support. 

• Responsible for supporting best possible patient experience with clinic support staff. 

• Participation in OrthoRI supporting RIIL events and activities (i.e., PPEs) 

• Responsible for clinic maintenance (i.e., ordering supplies, work orders for repairs, machine maintenance requests) 

• Rehab Aide responsibilities to help support therapists in the clinic (patient scheduling, exercise guidance, table cleaning, laundry) 

• Delivering a consistent message of prioritizing patient experience to all Rehab Aide support staff 

Who you are: 

Qualifications:  

• Associate degree in an accredited Athletic Training program. 

• Minimum one year of experience, preferably in a clinic setting. 

• Require licensure/registration for a physical therapy assistant. Current CPR certificate.