Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Cognito Systems, a joint venture with Planned Systems International (PSI), is hiring an Athletic Trainer to support the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Ft. Riley, between Junction City and Manhattan, Kansas. The role supports the Army’s human performance optimization initiative and contributes to soldier readiness, injury reduction, physical performance, and resilience. The H2F program addresses five readiness domains: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual. The Athletic Trainer works with an interdisciplinary team that may include physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists. The position is on-site and dynamic, with changing duties and priorities throughout the workday. It involves hands-on interaction with soldiers during training and recovery, including working on foot and outdoors in the elements while carrying supplies. Cognito Systems is a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between QuarterLine Consulting Services, a PSI subsidiary, and Resolution Think. The company provides healthcare services to military personnel and veterans in support of their health and readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Unrestricted state license, registration, or certification in one of the 49 regulated states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands to provide health care within the Athletic Trainer scope of practice; must obtain in-state licensure during onboarding.
- Two years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years.
- Experience working with active populations, such as military, high school, collegiate, or professional sports, performing arts, or occupational health.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Current physical and immunizations.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and spend time on foot in the elements while carrying supplies.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team that may include physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists.
- Deliver prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries.
- Contribute to performance optimization across the five H2F readiness domains: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual.
- Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and improve unit readiness.
- Use data and tools developed by the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) to track and improve performance outcomes.
- Contribute to improved soldier performance, Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) pass rates, and resilience.
Benefits
- Paid leave.
- Employer-sponsored group medical insurance options.
- Dental insurance options.
- Vision insurance options.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- Legal services.
- Identity theft coverage.
- Accident insurance.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Health savings account options.
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
- Professional courses and certifications.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
