Athletic Trainer
Professional Physical Therapy · Rutherford, NJ · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$55k–$65k/yrFull-time
Certified Athletic Trainer — Division II Athletic Program Full-Time | Athletic Training Services Salary: $55,000-65,000 Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while supporting their overall health, wellness, and performance. Join a Team You'll Want to Stay With At Professional Physical Therapy, we believe in supporting our clinicians and creating an environment where they can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you'll work closely with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and Physical Therapists to provide high-quality athletic training services within a Division II athletic program. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference both on and off the field, you're in the right place. Why You'll Love Working Here Make an Impact: Provide direct athletic training services and support to Division II student-athletesWork as a Team: Collaborate with coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, student-athletes, and other members of the care teamKeep Growing: Build your clinical skills through hands-on experience in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioningStay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurancePlan Ahead: 401(k) with company match to support your long-term goalsTake Care of Yourself: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discounts, and paid time off (PTO)Get Rewarded: Quarterly bonus program and employee referral programInvest in Your Future: Student loan reimbursement programEnjoy Your Summer: Paid summers off! What You'll Do Conduct initial assessments of athletes' injuries or illnesses to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether referral to a physician is necessaryProvide athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning in accordance with standards established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)Provide services to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or through written referral from a physician, in accordance with applicable state athletic training practice laws and regulationsPerform proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipmentServe as a liaison between student-athletes and Physical TherapistsCommunicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, physicians, patients, and Company staffEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches, and the general public What You Bring Bachelor's degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, infection control, professionalism and ethics, and the prevention and care of athletic injuriesBOC certification requiredCurrent state athletic training licensureKnowledge of athletic injuries, including their prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment, and first aidCurrent CPR and/or AED certificationStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, staff, and the general publicCommitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to student-athletes Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans