Athletic Trainer

ProgressiveHealth; Clarksville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health benefits (medical, dental, is)

401(k) with company match

Continuing education support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ProgressiveHealth is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site injury prevention and first aid at a large Clarksville manufacturing facility. You will perform ergonomic assessments, coach posture, and support safety and medical teams to reduce injuries and improve productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training or related field with NATABOC certification, and state licensure or ability to obtain. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or related field with NATABOC certification.
• State licensure, certification, and registration in good standing or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive injury prevention, early symptom intervention, and first aid per OSHA standards.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend changes to prevent musculoskeletal issues.
• Work one-on-one with employees to assess injury risk, coaching, and wellness promotion.
• Assist Safety and Medical staff with injury management and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report metrics to leadership.

Skills

Ergonomic assessment

Posture coaching

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

NATA-BOC certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Athletic Trainer, AT – ProgressiveHealth, LLC – Clarksville, TN

We are looking for an energetic and results-driven Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention services onsite for a large manufacturing facility in Clarksville, TN. We strive to increase the industrial athlete’s ability to perform their job duties safely and decrease the risk of injury through intervention at the early onset of discomfort in a dynamic work environment. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative team!

• M-F Dayshift Position!


• Monthly Bonus Potential!

What will you be doing in this role?

• 
  
  
  
  • Providing proactive injury prevention, early symptom intervention, and first aid injury care as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural/body mechanic education and/or escalation of medical care if needed.
  
  
  • Providing ergonomic assessments and support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations to prevent more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring.
  
  
  
  


• Working one on one with manufacturing employees to assess the risk of injury, perform posture coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.


• Assisting Safety Department, Medical Staff, and Production team to assess risks and determine ergonomic solutions, regarding countermeasures, process/element changes, body postures, and team member development.


• Assist onsite Medical staff with Work Compensation injuries following established policies and procedures in regards to first aid, documentation, referrals, and follow-up interactions.


• Ensuring the work environment allows employees to maximize their comfort, safety, and productivity.


• Working with Safety and Health Department to implement and enforce standards.


• Facilitate restrictions and return to work processes with all involved parties


• Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements


• Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management

This does not necessarily list all responsibilities, duties, requirements, or efforts associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job, the company reserves the right to review and modify the functions, duties and requirements of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as circumstances or business needs require.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or another related field and NATABOC certification


• The required state licensure, certification, and registration that is in good standing with the state or the ability to obtain the required state licensure


• CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain it prior to start of employment; maintain and provide proof of current certification(s)


• Basic knowledge of workers' compensation and OSHA regulations, preferred


• The ability to stand, walk, and sit throughout entire assigned shift


• Previous ergonomic and/or occupational health experience is a plus


• A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication


• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision


• Be able to maintain confidentiality


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

What you get from us:

• Opportunity for important work/life balance


• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays


• A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
  
  
  
  • Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs
  
  
  
  


• Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance


• 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period


• Continuing education assistance


• Opportunities for growth and advancement

About ProgressiveHealth:

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more! We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer