Athletic Trainer

LMR Technical Group•Fort Polk, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join our team at Fort Polk, LA. This role supports the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program, a significant investment in human performance aimed at maximizing Soldier readiness and resilience. The H2F program has shown measurable improvements in Soldier readiness, including higher ACFT pass rates, reduced injuries, and improved overall health. As an Athletic Trainer, you will work directly with Soldiers and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and performance professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
A passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer examination and hold current credentials of Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC).
An unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states; the District of Colombia; or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide healthcare within the scope of practice for ATs per state practice acts.
Maintain current certification/licensing requirements as required by the contract and the applicable state board of the AT.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Two years of relevant AT work experience within the last three years. Relevant experience is defined as developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal.
The ability to demonstrate experience working with active populations (e.g. military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, occupational health).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards.
U.S. Citizenship (copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers required).
Successfully complete government background screening.
Pass pre-employment drug screening.
Meet government medical and immunization requirements.
Maintain all required professional credentials throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Military Human Performance Programs
Experience supporting Tactical Strength and Conditioning
Experience supporting Army H2F
Experience supporting Special Operations Forces
Experience supporting Collegiate Athletics
Experience supporting Sports Medicine Clinics
Experience supporting Occupational Health Programs

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-duty services.
Collaborate daily with Physical Therapists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Occupational Therapists, and unit leadership.
Provide immediate care and clinical management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
Design and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs tailored to military occupational demands.
Support Soldier performance across the five H2F readiness domains: Physical Readiness, Mental Readiness, Nutritional Readiness, Sleep Readiness, Spiritual Readiness.
Educate Soldiers and leaders on injury prevention, movement quality, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
Utilize Army-approved documentation systems and data collection tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous program improvement.
Participate in unit physical training, field exercises, educational events, and multidisciplinary case management meetings.
Promote a culture focused on readiness, resilience, and long-term Soldier health.
Other related duties as assigned.