Athletic Trainer - As Needed

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about sports medicine and baseball? Join Meritus Health as a Certified Athletic Trainer and play a vital role in keeping the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars in the game! This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with athletes, providing hands-on care and rehabilitation services in a dynamic sports environment. Why Join Us? At Meritus Health, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where your skills are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. You'll be part of a team that prioritizes exceptional care, teamwork, and innovation. What You'll Do: Under the supervision of the Team Physician and Meritus" Supervisor of Athletic Trainers, you will: ✔ Provide athletic training services for the Flying Boxcars, including support for pre-season physicals and training camps. ✔ Work alongside medical professionals, team personnel and athletes to review medical conditions of athletes and develop plans to meet athlete goals. This includes prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility. ✔ Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate records of injuries and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs following company documentation protocols. ✔ Maintain communications with internal and external partners regarding the progress of the injured athlete as well as informing of Meritus services and locations for continuum of care. ✔ Work in a fast-paced, hands-on sports environment where every day brings a new challenge. What You'll Need: Education: Bachelor's or master's degree graduate from an accredited CAATE program. Experience: 1-2 years of experience preferred, but new graduates with BOC certification are welcome to apply! Licensure/Certification: NATA BOC certified and licensed (or license-eligible) in Maryland. BLS (CPR) certification per Meritus policy. NATA BOC certified and licensed (or license-eligible) in Maryland. BLS (CPR) certification per Meritus policy. This seasonal position is not benefits-eligible Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree graduate from an accredited CAATE program.
• NATA BOC certified and licensed (or license-eligible) in Maryland.
• BLS (CPR) certification per Meritus policy.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience preferred, but new graduates with BOC certification are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for the Flying Boxcars, including support for pre-season physicals and training camps.
• Work alongside medical professionals, team personnel and athletes to review medical conditions of athletes and develop plans to meet athlete goals. This includes prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate records of injuries and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs following company documentation protocols.
• Maintain communications with internal and external partners regarding the progress of the injured athlete as well as informing of Meritus services and locations for continuum of care.
• Work in a fast-paced, hands-on sports environment where every day brings a new challenge.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees