Special Operations Certified Athletic Trainer (Coronado, CA)

About the role

KBR maintains a highly qualified workforce to help care for service people and astronauts. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services. The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide and facilitate injury prevention, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, performance enhancement and provide services in support of POTFF’s Human Performance program for SOF personnel, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide HP services within the ATC’s scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC’s scope of practice.
• Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC’s scope of practice.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Should a meeting occur outside of regular working hours, the ATC is responsible for reviewing the information disseminated at the meeting.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of patient care delivered.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
• Participate in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
• Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans.
• Submit input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Develop