Certified Athletic Trainer - Outreach

Atlanta Rehabilitation And Performance Center - Flowery Branch, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Flowery Branch, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Certified Athletic Trainer position at Atlanta Rehabilitation & Performance Center focuses on providing outreach services to local high schools and sports training facilities. The role emphasizes a patient-centric approach, fostering a collaborative environment where athletic trainers can grow professionally while delivering high-quality care to athletes. The position involves injury prevention, immediate care for injuries, rehabilitation planning, and communication with various stakeholders in the sports community.

Responsibilities

• Cover local high school athletics.
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs tailored to the needs of individual athletes and specific sports.
• Administer appropriate immediate care for injured athletes on-site and arrange for further medical evaluation or treatment when necessary.
• Create and manage rehabilitation plans for injured athletes to facilitate safe and timely return to play.
• Communicate with physicians, local therapists, coaches, and administrators.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of injuries, treatments, and progress of each athlete.
• Assist in maintaining a safe sports environment by inspecting and ensuring proper use of sports equipment and facilities.
• Educate athletes about nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention techniques.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sports medicine and best practices in athletic training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Current or anticipated state licensure (GA).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate sports schedules.

Nice-to-haves

• New or anticipated graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401K with 50% employer match up to 6% per check
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Short and long-term disability options
• Loan Assistance Program
• Individualized Professional Development Program
• Annual continued education allowance
• Paid professional association dues
• Paid licensure renewal
• Unlimited MedBridge option
• Team-based learning sessions once per month comprised of presentations on relevant topics and skill acquisition
• In-house CEUs