Athletic Trainer

Executive Human Resource Service•Portland, OR

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Human Resource Service is seeking a skilled and motivated Athletic Trainer for a healthcare provider operating multiple hospitals across several states. This role offers an opportunity to become an integral part of a respected healthcare organization committed to patient-focused, whole-person care. Rather than functioning solely as event coverage, this position provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with athletes and athletic programs while serving as an extension of the organization's broader sports medicine and rehabilitation services. The Athletic Trainer is a key member of the sports medicine and rehabilitation team, providing clinical athletic training services in support of assigned sports teams, schools, athletes, and community programs. Working under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor for Rehabilitation Services or Sports Medicine, this professional serves as a trusted clinical resource for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and appropriate triage of athletic injuries. This role offers an opportunity to combine hands-on clinical expertise with meaningful relationships across athletes, coaches, schools, families, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals. The Athletic Trainer will play an important role in promoting safe participation, supporting recovery, and helping athletes return to activity with confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in dynamic school or sports environments while remaining closely connected to a collaborative healthcare organization.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen or Authorized to Work in the United States.
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Health Sciences, or another related healthcare field; equivalent education and directly related experience may be considered.
Minimum of two (2) years of athletic training experience in a school, college, university, sports medicine, or comparable athletic environment preferred.
Current Oregon Athletic Trainer License required upon hire.
Current Board of Certification (BOC) credential/membership for Athletic Trainers required upon hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Ability to successfully complete a Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check in accordance with company policy and applicable state regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play principles.
Ability to work effectively with athletes of varying ages, abilities, and levels of competition.
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Ability to recognize, evaluate, and appropriately triage acute and potentially serious injuries.
Knowledge of injury prevention, emergency response, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, and conditioning principles.
Strong understanding of safe return-to-activity and return-to-play protocols.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with athletes, families, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
Strong organizational skills and attention to clinical documentation and follow-through.
Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commitment to patient-centered care, professional ethics, confidentiality, and evidence-informed clinical practice.
Adaptability and professionalism in fast-paced, changing athletic environments.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of athletic training experience in a school, college, university, sports medicine, or comparable athletic environment.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical athletic training services in support of assigned sports teams, schools, athletes, and community programs.
Serve as a trusted clinical resource for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and appropriate triage of athletic injuries.
Promote safe participation, support recovery, and help athletes return to activity with confidence.
Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, coaches, school personnel, parents/guardians, and other members of the care team.
Provide coverage for athletic events, practices, and other assigned activities, including schedules that may include evenings and weekends.
Maintain clinical documentation and follow-through.
Establish credibility and trust within a school or athletic program.
Remain calm, focused, and decisive in high-pressure situations.
Work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Commit to patient-centered care, professional ethics, confidentiality, and evidence-informed clinical practice.
Adapt to and maintain professionalism in fast-paced, changing athletic environments.