Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

About the role

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes.

Responsibilities

• Service contracted schools and/or professional teams and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes.
• Support our partners in/around the Philadelphia market.
• Offer flexible hours that open opportunities to work in high school, college/university, and outreach settings.
• Develop and grow skills while working with other Athletic Trainers, Sports Physical Therapists, and Sports Medicine Physicians.
• Implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes' rehabilitation.
• Before and during games/practices, use proper athletic training techniques to decrease the risk of injury (such as taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration, and minor wound care).
• Administer athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record changes based on athlete responses within the limits of the specified plan of care.
• Coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (such as races, club teams, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Athletic Training or related field from an accredited program.
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification.
• CPR certification.
• Applicable state license where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited program.
• Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree.

Skills

• Knowledge of athletic training techniques and rehabilitation methods.
• Ability to manage emergency incidents and coordinate EMS and acute care procedures.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Starting at $40/hr, commensurate with experience.
• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning.
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network.
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties.

Pay

• $40/hr, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Hours vary as needed.