Athletic Trainer – Performance Testing Specialist (Maple St)
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer – Performance Testing Specialist provides objective testing and outcomes reporting to support evidence-based rehabilitation. The role collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, sports performance specialists, and other rehabilitation professionals to improve patient outcomes and support safe return to activity. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week across five 8-hour shifts, scheduled between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The specialist performs strength, movement, and functional performance assessments; analyzes and reports findings; supports rehabilitation progression and return-to-sport or activity decisions; and contributes to program development, quality improvement, research, education, and evidence-based practice initiatives. The role is classified as Medium Work and requires passing a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screening. Any job offer is contingent upon successful completion of these checks and obtaining active licensures required for the job.
Requirements
- Education in athletic training or a related field.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire.
- Strong understanding of biomechanics, human movement, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports performance principles.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate objective performance and testing data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to educate patients, athletes, providers, and rehabilitation professionals.
- Strong team orientation and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to use technology and data analytics to support clinical decision-making.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with referring providers and community partners.
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment physical and drug testing.
- Must obtain active licensures required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) licensure.
- National Certification by NATA BOC (Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers) or another related certification.
- At least one year of athletic training experience.
- Experience performing biomechanical assessments, movement analysis, strength testing, performance testing, rehabilitation, or sports performance services.
- Experience using objective testing technologies such as Biodex, force plates, motion capture systems, wearable technology, or similar assessment tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform objective strength, movement, and functional performance assessments using approved testing technologies.
- Analyze movement patterns and performance data to identify impairments and opportunities for performance improvement.
- Generate detailed reports and provide actionable recommendations to patients, providers, therapists, athletic trainers, and sports performance staff; coordinate care to improve patient outcomes.
- Support rehabilitation progression and return-to-sport or return-to-activity decision-making through objective testing and outcomes measurement.
- Participate in the OrthoNebraska Return-to-Sport/Activity Value-Based Enterprise (VBE), supporting the advancement of testing and movement analysis services.
- Ensure testing services support clinical decision-making, injury prevention, and return-to-sport or activity clearance.
- Assist with program development and growth, monitor outcomes, and promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to research, data collection, outcome tracking, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Provide education and mentorship to students, staff, and healthcare professionals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
