Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy; Rutherford, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Professional Physical Therapy in Rutherford, New Jersey, is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer for a Division II program. This full-time role provides direct athletic training services to student-athletes under supervision of team physicians and Physical Therapists.

You’ll perform injury prevention, assessment, first aid, and rehabilitation, with opportunities to grow clinically. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with match, PTO, quarterly bonuses, and paid summers off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, and related fields.
• BOC certification required.
• Current state athletic training licensure.
• Current CPR and/or AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of athletes’ injuries and determine referral needs.
• Provide athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning per BOC/NATA standards.
• Perform services under direction of the team physician or through physician referral.
• Taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Serve as liaison between student-athletes and Physical Therapists.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, physicians, and staff.
• Establish cooperative relationships with staff, athletes, coaches, and the public.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology/biomechanics

BOC certification

Job description

Certified Athletic Trainer — Division II Athletic Program
Full-Time | Athletic Training Services

Salary: $55,000-65,000

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while supporting their overall health, wellness, and performance.

Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With

At Professional Physical Therapy, we believe in supporting our clinicians and creating an environment where they can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you’ll work closely with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and Physical Therapists to provide high-quality athletic training services within a Division II athletic program.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference both on and off the field, you’re in the right place.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make an Impact: Provide direct athletic training services and support to Division II student-athletes.
• Work as a Team: Collaborate with coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, student-athletes, and other members of the care team.
• Keep Growing: Build your clinical skills through hands-on experience in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
• Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
• Plan Ahead: 401(k) with company match to support your long-term goals.
• Take Care of Yourself: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discounts, and paid time off (PTO).
• Get Rewarded: Quarterly bonus program and employee referral program.
• Invest in Your Future: Student loan reimbursement program.
• Enjoy Your Summer: Paid summers off!

What You’ll Do

• Conduct initial assessments of athletes’ injuries or illnesses to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether referral to a physician is necessary.
• Provide athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning in accordance with standards established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
• Provide services to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or through written referral from a physician, in accordance with applicable state athletic training practice laws and regulations.
• Perform proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and Physical Therapists.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, physicians, patients, and Company staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches, and the general public.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, infection control, professionalism and ethics, and the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
• BOC certification required.
• Current state athletic training licensure.
• Knowledge of athletic injuries, including their prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment, and first aid.
• Current CPR and/or AED certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, staff, and the general public.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to student-athletes.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans