Outreach Athletic Trainer - Professional Basketball Paid Internship

JAG Physical Therapy•Camden, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rewarding full-time, paid Athletic Trainer internship opportunity supporting the Philadelphia 76ers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for the 2026-2027 season! The Athletic Trainer (AT) will practice within the parameters of their state athletic training license while adhering to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the Board of Certification (BOC). Responsibilities are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and may be modified by the Athletic Training Leadership Team as needed. This position is responsible for evaluating, treating, and managing musculoskeletal injuries; developing individualized rehabilitation programs; and collaborating with a multidisciplinary performance and medical team to help professional basketball athletes perform at their highest level while minimizing injury risk. This position will be a paid internship opportunity from September 2026 through August 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program
Board of Certification (BOC) certification
Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEUs every certification cycle
Current Athletic Trainer licensure in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Education Certificate
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Personal professional liability insurance
Strong flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as required

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer
Experience working with professional and/or collegiate basketball teams
Experience implementing basketball-specific return-to-play protocols
Familiarity with athlete management systems and performance technologies (GPS, force plates, EMR software, etc.)
Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments with elite athletes
Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat acute, subacute, and chronic musculoskeletal injuries in professional basketball athletes
Provide athletic training coverage for practices, games, and team events
Develop and implement evidence-based rehabilitation programs tailored to each athlete's needs and performance goals
Collaborate with team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, and performance staff to deliver comprehensive care
Coordinate and implement medical and risk management services, including preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.), emergency response (CPR, first aid, etc.), and maintenance of medical records
Perform manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic modalities as appropriate
Monitor rehabilitation progress using objective outcome measures and modify treatment plans accordingly
Travel with the team throughout the regular season and playoffs to provide on-site athletic training, treatment, and recovery services
Document evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation progress, and injury data in accordance with team, league, and company standards
Assist with return-to-play testing and functional performance assessments
Support injury prevention initiatives, workload management, and biomechanical assessments
Participate in pre-season screenings and off-season performance programs
Serve as the workers' compensation case manager by coordinating insurance documentation, referrals, claim tracking, and communication with the contracted organization while maintaining HIPAA and FERPA compliance
Ensure a safe athletic environment by identifying and managing environmental risks
Communicate regularly with the supervising physician and follow established medical protocols when not directly supervised
Perform other duties as assigned