Clinical Athletic Trainer
About The Position
Alliance Orthopedics is seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to join its multidisciplinary sports medicine team at its Bloomfield, New Jersey clinic. The Clinical Athletic Trainer provides conservative care alongside physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians, and orthopedic surgeons, helping patients recover and return to activities they value. The organization offers resources and on-the-job training to support use of the Athletic Trainer’s scope of practice in a clinical setting. This is a full-time, on-site position at one location with a stable four-day, 10-hour schedule. The role combines direct patient care, performance testing, individualized rehabilitation programming, use of therapeutic equipment, communication with medical providers, and participation in community and company initiatives.
Requirements
- Hold a valid New Jersey Athletic Trainer license.
- Have a degree from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program.
- Have at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Have a strong understanding of sports-related injuries and manual techniques.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills, including compassion for patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Understand therapeutic treatments, manual massage, exercise prescription, and physical therapy techniques and equipment.
- Be an articulate team player with energy and willingness to challenge oneself and patients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one patient evaluations and build rapport to understand patients’ functional goals.
- Oversee Physical Performance Testing, including Functional Movement Screening and computer-recorded strength testing.
- Develop patient-specific rehabilitation programs and monitor progressions and regressions.
- Use clinical equipment and modalities, including Alter-G Treadmills, DRX-9000 Traction, Normatec, Game Ready, and Litecure Laser.
- Communicate directly with surgeons and medical doctors to coordinate and streamline patient care plans.
- Participate in marketing events, team outings, and company initiatives.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match and a retirement savings account.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to terms.
- Mental healthcare benefits.
- Annual CEU reimbursement.
- New-hire mentorship program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
