Certified Athletic Trainer - Clarksville, TN

Founded in 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic to over 70 locations across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Our mission remains unchanged: To Serve. We are committed to delivering industry-leading physical therapy, sports medicine, and industrial rehabilitation care, developing clinicians through top-notch clinical education, and supporting them with comprehensive mentorship and professional development opportunities.

About the role

Provide sports medicine services at a high school and community events. Educate patients and families on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques. Act as a liaison between coaches, athletes, parents, and physicians. Maintain compliance with state laws and practice guidelines for Athletic Trainers. Support a positive team environment in both clinic and outreach settings. Keep treatment areas, equipment, and supplies clean and organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports medicine services at high school and community events
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques
• Act as a liaison between coaches, athletes, parents, and physicians
• Maintain compliance with state laws and practice guidelines for Athletic Trainers
• Support a positive team environment in clinic and outreach settings
• Keep treatment areas, equipment, and supplies clean and organized

Requirements

• NATABOC certified and licensed in the state of practice
• Ability to work closely with school staff, administration, parents, athletes, healthcare providers, and clinic staff to build and maintain relationships
• Advise and follow TN State laws as well as TSSAA, TSIAA, and NFHS rules and guidelines
• CPR certification
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in an autonomous environment
• Basic PC skills, including Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, database software, and MS Office

Qualifications

• NATA-BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Licensed in state of application as an Athletic Trainer
• New or recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Entire benefits package equivalent to over $20,000, including:

• Bonus Rewards Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off and 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Supplemental Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness Program with gym membership discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity & ID Watchdog)

Professional Development

• Over 10 company-sponsored continuing education tracks, including Manual Therapy Education (previous courses hosted by Adriaan Louw, Kevin Wilk, and others)
• New graduate mentoring program with monthly meetings and quarterly workshops
• Journal Clubs
• Clinical Director Training

Work Life Balance

• Flexible Scheduling
• Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
• Team events including Fun Runs, Book Clubs, and Team Trivia Night
• Partnerships with local high school athletic teams