Athletic Trainer

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

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking an Athletic Trainer to assist the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician practice. This role involves patient education, injury prevention, and assisting with casts and orthopedic devices.

Qualifications include 3–5 years in athletic training or related orthopedic settings, a BS in a related field, and NJ-ATC certification. This is an on-site position within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

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

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 department and community educational programs related to Sports Medicine and patient care.
• Assist Orthopedic surgeon/physician with the application and/or removal of casts and other orthopedic devices.

Skills

Athletic Training

Sports Medicine

Orthopedic

Education

Bachelor's of Science in related field

Job description

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.

The health system 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 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 Min ($)

USD $25.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $42.50