Athletic Trainer

Location: Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

About the role

At RWJBarnabas Health, Athletic Trainers are an essential part of delivering exceptional sports medicine care through prevention, education, rehabilitation, and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, and community partners committed to helping athletes and active individuals recover safely and return to peak performance.

As an Athletic Trainer, you will play a critical role in concussion management, injury prevention, community outreach, and patient education while supporting innovative sports medicine programs across the communities we serve. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means becoming part of a culture dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Sports Medicine physicians in the evaluation and clinical management of concussion patients
• Administering ImPACT baseline and post-concussion testing, cardiac screenings, and other athlete assessments
• Educating patients, families, schools, and community organizations on concussion recovery, injury prevention, and sports medicine services
• Guiding patients through return-to-learn and return-to-play protocols under physician supervision
• Monitoring patient progress through symptom tracking, follow-up communication, and academic restriction updates
• Collaborating with physical therapists to support rehabilitation programs and return-to-play progression
• Coordinating referrals and navigating patients through outpatient sports medicine and ancillary services
• Leading off-site community screenings, athletic events, and wellness initiatives while ensuring efficient workflow and coordination
• Building and maintaining relationships with physician practices, schools, athletic programs, and community partners
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives, research projects, staff training, and operational excellence within the Sports Medicine program

Qualifications

To be considered for this Athletic Trainer opportunity:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or a related health field.
• You are BOC Certified and eligible for Athletic Trainer licensure in the State of New Jersey (or able to obtain prior to employment).
• You maintain current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• You have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with concussion management, ImPACT testing, cardiac screenings, sports medicine, or orthopedic rehabilitation is preferred.
• Previous experience working with physicians, physical therapists, schools, or athletic organizations is highly desirable.

Skills

This role might be for you if you:

• Are passionate about helping athletes and active individuals recover safely and perform at their highest level
• Thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Enjoy educating patients, families, and community partners on injury prevention and recovery
• Have exceptional communication and organizational skills with a patient-first approach
• Enjoy balancing clinical care with community outreach and health promotion
• Are adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Are committed to continuous learning and advancing sports medicine best practices

Benefits

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Pay

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift.