Certified Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to support the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and document care within the ATC’s scope of practice, including injury prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement.
• Design and fabricate protective equipment, including pads, equipment, and braces, to help prevent and treat injuries.
• Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC’s scope of practice.
• Participate in program meetings to review care provided and identify areas for improvement.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator on clinical and administrative matters.
• Collaborate to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of clinical practice guidelines.
• Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested.
• Document care provided, work performed, referrals, and other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
• NATABOC certification.
• Current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or ability to obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
• At least five years of demonstrated accumulated experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators.
• Ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions and assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories.
• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTFA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.