Athletic Trainer

Planned Systems International • Tacoma, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Cognito Systems, a joint venture with Planned Systems International (PSI), is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington. This is a full-time, temporary position through September 2027. The role supports the Army’s human performance optimization initiative, working to improve soldier readiness, fitness, and resilience through prevention, injury care, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.

The Athletic Trainer will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and engage with the H2F readiness domains: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual. The position is on-site and dynamic, with changing duties and priorities throughout the workday and hands-on interaction with soldiers during training and recovery.

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. The stated annual salary is $80,172.40.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation 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 Athletic Trainers.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Unrestricted state license, registration, or certification to provide Athletic Trainer healthcare within scope of practice in a regulated state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; in-state licensure must be obtained 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 populations.
• 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 one’s feet in the elements while carrying supplies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate 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 strategies across the physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual H2F readiness domains.
• Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and enhance unit readiness.
• Use data and tools developed by the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) to track and improve performance outcomes.
• Help improve soldier performance, Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) pass rates, and resilience.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional courses and certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level