ATHLETIC TRAINER

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking an Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Assistant to support physicians in patient care and rehabilitation efforts.

You will educate patients on injuries and exercise to aid recovery, and assist with casts and other orthopedic devices, while contributing to community education programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience preferred in Athletic Training, sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinical offices.
• Bachelor's of Science in related field.
• Current NJ-ATC certification (Athletic Trainer Certification)

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician practice in providing patient care.
• Provide education to patients related to their injuries and exercise to advance recovery.
• Assist with the department and presentation of community educational programs related to Sports Medicine in providing patient care.
• Assist Orthopedic surgeon/physician with the application and/or removal of plaster/fiberglass casts, sutures, clips, pins or other orthopedic devices or equipment

Skills

Athletic Training

Sports Medicine

Orthopedic Clinical Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Details

Location: Camden, NJ

Job ID: 74815

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Specialty: Rehab/Therapies

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper Norcross Health operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Assist and support the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician practice in providing patient care. Provide education to patients related to their injuries and exercise to advance recovery. Assists with the department and presentation of community educational programs related to Sports Medicine provides patient care. Assist Orthopedic surgeon/physician with the application and/or removal of plaster/fiberglass casts, sutures, clips, pins or other orthopedic devices or equipment

Assist and support the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician practice in providing patient care.

Provide education to patients related to their injuries and exercise to advance recovery.

Assist with the department and presentation of community educational programs related to Sports Medicine in providing patient care.

Assist Orthopedic surgeon/physician with the application and/or removal of plaster/fiberglass casts, sutures, clips, pins or other orthopedic devices or equipment

Experience Required

3-5 years experience preferred in Athletic Training, sports Medicine or Orthopedic Clinical offices.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in related field.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-ATC certification (Athletic Trainer Certification)

Salary

• Hourly Rate Min $25
• Hourly Rate Max $42.5

Additional Information

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]