Athletic Trainer (ATC)
About The Position
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a per diem Athletic Trainer to support athletic partners throughout South Jersey. The role provides exposure to high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics within a sports medicine network. Partner organizations include St. Rose High School in Belmar/Wall Township, Georgian Court University in Lakewood, and NJ Titans / Garden State Gamblers in Middletown and Brick. Athletic Trainers may also have opportunities to work in industrial sports medicine, ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention, functional movement screening, Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET), occupational health and wellness initiatives, and leadership and program development. The position requires a New Jersey-licensed Athletic Trainer, or an upcoming new graduate eligible for licensure. The stated pay range is $50.00 per hour. Select Medical is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification.
- Current Athletic Trainer state license in New Jersey, or eligibility for licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, physicians, therapists, and athletic department personnel.
- Ability to frequently lift patients using biomedical techniques and independently lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday or shift.
- Near and distant visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
- Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
- Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
- Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
- Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.
Responsibilities
- Provide coverage for athletic practices, competitions, tournaments, and events.
- Assess and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
- Administer first aid and emergency care when needed.
- Support concussion baseline testing and return-to-play programs.
- Conduct athlete screenings and injury prevention initiatives.
- Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals.
- Maintain documentation and injury tracking records.
- Assist with sports medicine education and community outreach efforts.
