Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Overview

Cognito Systems, a joint venture with Planned Systems International (PSI), seeks an Athletic Trainer to join the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Ft. Eustis, VA. This role involves more than just athletic training, focusing on optimizing soldier performance and readiness.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse team including physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists.
• Deliver prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Engage in performance optimization strategies addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual readiness domains.
• Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and enhance overall unit readiness.
• Leverage data and tools developed by the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) to track and improve performance outcomes.
• Serve as a key player in improving soldier performance, ACFT pass rates, and resilience across the force.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from a CAATE-accredited institution.
• Passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states, D.C., or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands.
• Two years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years.
• Experience working with active populations such as military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, and occupational health.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• Current physical and immunizations.

Physical Demands

• The role is dynamic and on-site, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment.
• Duties and priorities may shift throughout the workday, and interaction with soldiers during training or recovery is hands-on and proactive.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and spend time on feet, in the elements, while carrying supplies.

About Cognito Systems

Cognito Systems, a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between QuarterLine Consulting Services, a subsidiary of PSI, and Resolution Think, is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to military personnel and veterans. Our mission is to support the health and readiness of those who serve our nation.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base Salary range $60,140.00 to $63,860.00 per year, plus signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Benefits: Full-time, benefits eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package including paid leave, options for employer-sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.