CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINIER- WORK REHABILIATION SPECIALIST South King County

Olympic Sports & Spine • Federal Way, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is looking for Certified Athletic Trainers to join our organization. This unique role is dedicated exclusively to the care of injured workers, focusing on occupational injury management, work rehabilitation, return-to-work programs, and functional restoration. The ideal candidate will have experience working with workers' compensation populations and possess expertise in acute work injury management, work conditioning and work hardening programs, job demand analysis, and return-to-work coordination. This position requires exceptional communication and collaboration with Occupational Medicine providers, Claims Managers, Nurse Case Managers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, employers, and other stakeholders to facilitate safe, effective, and timely return-to-work outcomes. The successful candidate is passionate about helping injured workers safely return to productive employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) credential for Athletic Trainers.
• Current state licensure/certification as required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: Occupational Health, Industrial Rehabilitation, Workers' Compensation, Work Conditioning/Work Hardening Programs, Sports Medicine Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal injury evaluation and rehabilitation.
• Strong understanding of return-to-work principles and occupational rehabilitation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with medical providers, employers, claims adjusters, vocational counselors, and case managers.

Responsibilities

• Treat injured workers and assist in the development of individualized rehabilitation and return-to-work plans.
• Deliver and oversee Work Conditioning and Work Hardening programs designed to restore function and prepare employees for job-specific demands.
• Manage rehabilitation programs for workers recovering from occupational injuries.
• Perform job demand analyses and incorporate work simulation activities into treatment programs.
• Monitor injured worker progress and provide objective functional updates to Occupational Medicine providers and workers' compensation stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and alignment of treatment goals.
• Communicate regularly with PTs, OTs, claims managers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, nurse case managers, employers, and other case stakeholders regarding progress, restrictions, and return-to-work recommendations.
• Educate injured workers on injury prevention, body mechanics, safe work practices, and recovery expectations.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and objective documentation in compliance with workers' compensation and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and return-to-work planning meetings.
• Assist with ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Industry-leading Continuing Education funding for all providers
• Perpetual calendar of clinical education courses and workshops offered by leading clinical educators
• In-house educational calendar (Includes multiple nationally renowned courses each year) and in-services

What This Job Offers

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