Athletic Trainer - Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic

About the role

Peak Performance Physical Therapy is committed to helping patients recover, move better, and return to the lives they love. Our team values clinical excellence, strong communication, relationship-based care, and a patient-first experience from the first visit through discharge. We are looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer who wants to be part of that mission and make a meaningful impact every day. Location: Peak Performance Physical Therapy. Position Type: Full-Time. Reports To: Clinic Director / Physical Therapist. This position is ideal for an Athletic Trainer who enjoys direct patient care, therapeutic exercise, movement coaching, mobility work, injury prevention, and supporting patients through rehabilitation and return to activity. We are looking for someone who is energetic, clinically curious, patient-centered, and excited to be part of a collaborative physical therapy environment. This is not a sideline-only Athletic Trainer role. It is a clinic-based position focused on patient care, rehab support, wellness, recovery, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants with patient care under appropriate supervision.
• Support patients through therapeutic exercise programs, mobility training, stretching, balance work, strengthening, and functional movement activities.
• Provide direct patient care support in an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting.
• Coach patients on proper exercise technique, movement quality, body mechanics, and safe progression.
• Assist with injury prevention, return-to-activity preparation, and performance-based movement strategies.
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post-surgical conditions, mobility limitations, and general movement dysfunctions.
• Communicate patient response, tolerance, progress, and concerns to the treating provider.
• Help maintain patient flow and create a positive, attentive, and professional clinic experience.
• Educate patients on recovery strategies, home exercise programs, wellness habits, and