Certified Athletic Trainer

WorkCare • Flagstaff, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WorkCare, Inc. is expanding its injury prevention program into Arizona through a partnership with a manufacturer in Flagstaff. The Certified Athletic Trainer will help establish the program at the client site and support the growth of WorkCare’s presence across Arizona. The role provides industrial injury prevention services focused on total worker health, within OSHA first-aid guidelines.

The schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break each workday. Candidates who need to relocate for the position may be eligible for up to $1,500 in relocation assistance; local candidates are eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

The role works proactively with employees at their work locations, supports injury cases, and helps prevent musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses through first aid, education, ergonomic recommendations, and individualized conditioning programs. The work environment is mainly indoors in an office setting, with moderate noise, good air quality, and controlled indoor temperatures. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and punctuality, along with walking, lifting, and other physical activities described below.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer credential in good standing.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Initiative in responding to daily issues and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional approach in demanding, multitasking, and project-support situations.
• Ability to create and edit written materials and communicate effectively with varied audiences.
• Ability to organize resources, set priorities, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to walk 1–2 miles per shift; lift and move up to 50 pounds; sit and work at a desk; bend and stretch; frequently get in and out of a vehicle; work under stress; use a computer and phone; operate a computer keyboard and mouse; and stand, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial or occupational health, or ergonomics.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ergonomic certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first aid, education, and escalation of care when needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parties involved in managing an injury case.
• Support injured employees, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigations.
• Assist in finding temporarily modified work that complies with physical restrictions.
• Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative, and overuse musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct ergonomic analyses and recommend changes to vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstations.
• Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers build and maintain physical resilience through improved body mechanics and postural habits.
• Assist employees in making sustained lifestyle improvements related to nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
• Address and mitigate risks to workers’ total health to reduce job-related injuries and illnesses.
• Develop job-specific agility routines and programs for preventive implementation, also referred to as Work Hardening.
• Reduce injury risk through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid.
• Proactively engage with employees at their work locations.
• Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessments, first-aid care, and education provided.
• Learn the site’s operations, workflow, processes, and workforce to recommend ways to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
• Use available technology to support total worker health.
• Partner with other WorkCare service lines, including Incident Intervention and Onsite Clinics.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the manager to support efficient operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• HSA, HRA, and FSA.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k).
• Legal and identity theft coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Up to $1,500 in relocation assistance for candidates who must relocate.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus for local candidates.

What This Job Offers

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