ATHLETIC TRAINER

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, is seeking an Orthopedic and Sports Medicine assistant to support the physician practice and enhance patient care. This role focuses on clinical aid, cast applications, and patient education during recovery.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in athletic training or sports medicine, a Bachelor of Science, and a current NJ-ATC certification. The position emphasizes collaboration with providers and 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 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

Patient Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's of Science in related field

Job description

About Cooper University Health Care

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

About Us

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

Cooper 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 operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org 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)