Athletic Trainer - Certified (ATC)

Reno Orthopedic Center•Reno, NV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Athletic Trainer - Certified (ATC) to join their team. This role is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries. ROC emphasizes a patient-first mindset, assumes good intent, encourages ownership of success, values continuous learning, and prioritizes kindness. They offer a purpose-driven and supportive environment for their employees. ROC is a physician-owned organization with a fully integrated musculoskeletal health campus, including on-site surgery, advanced imaging, therapy, and specialty services. They have a long-standing reputation in Northern Nevada and are committed to growth and innovation.

Requirements

Active Nevada State license through the Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers (or the ability to obtain licensure within 60 days of employment)
Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation per Physician/Therapist.
Administer indicated therapeutic modalities and exercises and monitor individuals during treatments.
Create flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries.
Educate patients on injury prevention and at-home exercises.
Guide patients on the selection of protection/prevention devices and equipment.
Apply devices such as tape and braces.
Provide athletic training coverage in an outpatient orthopedic setting and an educational setting (i.e. local high schools and colleges).
Attend assigned sporting events and perform emergency first aid in the event of injury to individual/individuals including cleaning, dressing and bandaging minor cuts, bruises, lacerations, abrasions and blisters.
Recognize and evaluate injuries/illnesses of individual including assessing and managing concussions, inspecting injured areas and recognizing severity of trauma and functional status of individual.
Coordinate physical examinations and medical referrals and assist the physician in conducting physical examinations for individuals to determine their ability to participate in sports, competition or complete daily tasks.
Establish and maintain communication with team to provide day-to-day progress reports on injured individuals.
Refer individual to appropriate medical personnel and facility in the event of injury.