Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Northern Edge Physical Therapy is an orthopedic clinic seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team and help build our sports program in-house with an outreach in the community. They will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a work hardening program to benefit our working clientele and local.

• The primary responsibility of the clinical/outreach athletic trainer is to provide exceptional care to athletes and clients at local high schools, community events, and in the outpatient clinic.
• The athletic trainer will be responsible and be held accountable with managing the health care of participating athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, appropriate modalities, prevention and rehabilitation programs and medical referrals.
• They should be able to communicate with coaches, parents, athletic directors, other medical professionals, and athletes in regard to injuries and rehabilitation goals.
• They should be willing to multi-task the clinical outreach needs as well as the on-site clinical needs which will include flexibility and availability for possible early morning shifts, late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• They will be responsible for implementing a work hardening program for the outpatient clinic and overseeing and supervising any physical therapy technicians assisting with the program. This includes, but is not limited to, program development, documentation, safety compliance, communication with employers and other health care workers involved with each individual case.
• They will be able to work in tandem with physical therapists, technicians, and office staff to benefit and reach functional rehabilitation goals of all athletes and clients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the training rooms and be able to communicate supply needs to the local High School Athletic Principal.

• NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Alaska or license eligible
• New grads welcome.

Compensation: $62,400 - $72,800 annually, based on experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package to include 401k, health, dental, generous paid time off, quarterly bonuses, employee discount plans, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible schedules, and unlimited CEU reimbursement.