Field Athletic Trainer II: Full-Time, Atlantic Health Sports Medicine

Athletic Trainer provides sports medicine coverage for medical service agreement contracts, delivering injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and emergency care. This role supports athletic events and programs as needed while collaborating with physicians, coaches, and administrators to ensure athlete safety and regulatory compliance. Availability is flexible based on contractual needs and requirements.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide on-site injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for athletes during practices, events, and competitions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond to medical emergencies, including concussion management, acute injuries, and return-to-play decision-making in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in compliance with medical service agreements, state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, administrators, and medical providers regarding injury status, care plans, and participation clearance.
• Implement and oversee injury prevention strategies such as conditioning programs, taping, bracing, and equipment fitting.
• Ensure compliance with relevant professional standards, policies, and safety regulations governing athletic healthcare delivery.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to support departmental operations and organizational needs.

Other Skills:
Autonomy
• May work independently, alongside team members, or under the supervision of a team member
• Makes decisions regarding own work, guided by previous experience
• Serves as lead on daily tasks and cases
Clinical Skill Level
• Performs moderately complex clinical activities and leads patient care activities
• Manages an athlete load of 200+
Admin Responsibilities
• May supervise a Level I team member(s)
• Models/mentors and trains junior staff
• Assists with policy development at their medical service agreement assignment
• Observes and identifies program improvement areas at their medical service agreement assignment

Bachelor's in Athletic Training is required, but Master’s degree is preferred (CAATE-accredited preferred)
• 2-5 years of prior experience is preferred
• NATABOC Certified, required
• CPR/First Aid certified, required
• NJ State Athletic Trainer License, required

Valid and Unrestricted Driver License with clean driving record, required