Work Ready Specialist (Athletic Trainer)

About the role

CORE, a recognized leader in Occupational Medicine, provides nationwide occupational medicine services to numerous Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. We are looking for a Work Ready Specialist (Athletic Trainer) to join our team at our Hampton, VA site. This is a full-time position, Mon-Thu, 10-hr day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive injury prevention and first aid triage services to address early signs of discomfort and reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Build strong relationships with employees through consistent onsite presence, fostering trust and encouraging early reporting of health concerns.
• Design and lead job-specific warm-up, stretching, and mobility routines tailored to shift schedules and physical demands.
• Provide onsite support for both work-related and non-work-related discomforts, offering real-time care, ergonomic coaching, and guidance.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments across various settings—including onsite, office, vehicle, and virtual—and recommend adjustments to reduce strain and improve safety.
• Observe work activities to identify health risks and provide real-time coaching to improve body mechanics and postural habits.
• Monitor participation and injury trends to continuously improve movement and stretching programs.
• Track and document daily interactions, early symptom patterns, and musculoskeletal risk factors to support data-driven safety decisions.
• Provide regular reports to the designated Project Manager, including discomfort mapping, trend analysis, and program impact metrics.
• Support return-to-work coordination by collaborating with supervisors, safety teams, and medical providers to ensure safe reintegration.
• Assist in identifying modified duty options aligned with employee physical restrictions and job descriptions.
• Refer employees to secondary care providers when needed and monitor recovery progress.
• Maintain accurate records of triage, assessments, education, and wellness activities.
• Create and manage individualized wellness plans, including exercise and nutrition programs, to support long-term health goals.
• Engage employees daily through wellness education, toolbox talks, Lunch & Learns, and one-on-one coaching on hydration, fatigue, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
• Support post-offer, pre-placement, and post-incident drug screening processes.
• Provide support for employees on leave or extended time off to ensure continuity of services.
• Collaborate with site leadership and across departments to support strategic initiatives, internal training, client-facing events, and emergency response efforts.
• Use available technology to enhance delivery of injury prevention and wellness services.
• Apply OSHA First Aid standards and maintain thorough knowledge of OSHA health and safety practices.
• Adhere to all CORE policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support CORE's mission and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
• Valid Athletic Trainer license (in good standing) for each state where services are provided.
• Current certification by NATA BOC or ability to obtain preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Supervised clinical experience meeting the requirements for Athletic Trainer license required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service/patient care experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal injury prevention and first aid.
• Ability to meet physical demands of on-site work (e.g., lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent standing, walking, squatting).

Preferred:

• 1–3 years in industrial or office ergonomics, industrial sports medicine, functional employment testing, job task analysis, orthopedics, wellness, or occupational health.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Ergonomic Certification or formal training.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
• FMS Level 1 or higher certification.