Athletic Trainer

Overview

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work. Our company is committed to delivering top-notch care to our patients and supporting their overall health and wellness. We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team.

• The Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a liaison between the athletic population patients and Physical Therapist. ATC will provide services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act.
• The Athletic Trainer conducts an initial assessment of an athlete’s injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to a physician for diagnosis and treatment.
• The ATC demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning as established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• The ATC demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.

• A Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics; exercise physiology; infection control; professionalism and ethics; and prevention and care of athletic injuries (i.e., preconditioning, conditioning, reconditioning, recognition, assessment, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
• BOC certification required
• Current state licensure
• Must have knowledge of types and symptoms of athletic injuries, their prevention, care, treatment and first aid methods.
• Must be CPR and/or AED certified.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, patients and Company staff.
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches and the general public.

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Student loan reimbursement program
• Quarterly bonus program
• Paid summers off!