Certified Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Delivers direct care to support optimal athletic performance, including prevention, immediate care, evaluation, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and reconditioning. Ensures adherence to state practice acts, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and physician oversight requirements. Completes required patient documentation, participates in staff and student education, and identifies opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency. The position is onsite at Sports Performance- Palisades SD, with a day shift and variable hours scheduled Monday through Saturday. The role requires flexibility outside normal business hours and travel within 50 miles of the assigned partner location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
- Less than 1 year of experience in the clinical setting.
- Knowledge of normal anatomy, physiology, the body's response to exercise, and nutrition.
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and psychological demands placed on the injured athlete.
- Knowledge of compliance plans, HIPAA, and quality assurance programs.
- Computer literacy and knowledge of practice management software, electronic health records, and Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel.
- High level of maturity, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, implement, document, communicate, and refer to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Ability to flex work schedule outside normal business hours to meet client demands.
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage time, and multitask effectively.
- Ability to travel within 50 miles of the assigned partner location.
- AT - Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required upon hire.
- ATL - Athletic Trainer License - State of Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program.
- 2 years of experience in the clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations of injuries and illnesses, including assessment, examination, and diagnosis of acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
- Provide onsite medical coverage and injury management during practices, games, and other assigned contractually obligated sporting events.
- Provide timely and effective immediate and emergency medical care for injured athletes and patients.
- Design, implement, and adjust individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on ongoing evaluation of patient progress.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and approved modalities, in alignment with physician direction and professional standards.
- Coordinate patient care by communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals and facilitating necessary referrals.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation of evaluations, treatments, and patient interactions in accordance with regulatory, professional, and departmental guidelines.
- Educate athletes, patients, families, and coaches on injury prevention, condition management, safe participation, and rehabilitation expectations.
- Assist with seasonal sports physicals.
- Participate in staff and student education and identify opportunities to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to state practice acts, BOC Standards of Professional Practice, and physician oversight requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
