ATHLETIC TRAINER DM (27142)

LTSi - Laredo Technical Services, Inc.•Tucson, AZ

5d•$65,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSI) is seeking an Athletic Trainer (Certified) to support the 306TH RESCUE SQUADRON at Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona. This role is crucial for the Health Performance Optimization (HPO) program, focusing on injury prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement for AFSPECWAR personnel. The Athletic Trainer will function across the spectrum of the HP program, providing essential services within their scope of practice.

Requirements

Possess a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university.
National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified.
Maintenance of NATABOC certification shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
A minimum of five years of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR military members.
Possess additional credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or as a certified Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA).
Ability to function across the spectrum of the contract and perform duties within the performance or rehabilitation domains.
A current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the squadron leadership and required by AFSPECWAR staff.
Document care and work performed in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) as directed by unit leadership and/or higher headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

Provide HP services within the ATC’s scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Utilize screening information to develop rehabilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
Assist in the development of the unit’s rehabilitation system in accordance with all local, state, and national laws and regulations, as well as licensing and insurance certification.
Perform patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
Participate in periodic meetings with HP staff for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC’s scope of practice.
Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC’s scope of practice.
Serve as an advisor to the unit leadership in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
Serve as an advisor to the unit leadership for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of squadron member’s care delivered.
Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure currency with the provision of care.
Participate in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
Attend and participate in meetings with other HP staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
Assist the unit leadership in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist the unit leadership in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across the program.
Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans and submit input to the unit leadership.
Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the unit leadership.
Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for squadron member’s care.
Maintain all equipment required for providing rehabilitation/pre-habilitation within the HP program to include but not limited to cryotherapy tanks, cold tubs, Garston/scraping tools and cupping equipment.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the squadron leadership and required by AFSPECWAR staff.
Document care and work performed in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) as directed by unit leadership and/or higher headquarters.
Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by unit leadership.
Collect and report all data as requested by the unit leadership and AFSPECWAR staff.
Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.