Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center in North New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer to support a variety of athletic partners across North Jersey, including high school, collegiate, and hockey settings. A NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad is required.

The position offers exposure to diverse environments within a premier sports medicine network and requires coverage for practices, games and events, with duties that include injury assessment, first aid, concussion testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• NATA certification required.
• Current NJ Athletic Trainer license or eligibility.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for practices, competitions, tournaments and events.
• Assess and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Administer first aid and emergency care when needed.
• Support concussion baseline testing and return-to-play programs.
• Conduct athlete screenings and injury prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, physicians and rehabilitation professionals.
• Maintain documentation and injury tracking records.
• Assist with sports medicine education and community outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NATA Certification

NJ Athletic Trainer License

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Per Diem Athletic Trainer

MUST be a NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply

Pay range: $45.00/hour

Location: North New Jersey

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer to support a variety of athletic partners throughout North Jersey. This role offers exposure to high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics while working within one of the region's premier sports medicine networks.

Partner Organizations

Saint Peter's University (Jersey City, NJ)

Saint Peter's University is an NCAA Division I institution sponsoring 14 varsity athletic teams and approximately 250 student-athletes, offering a fast-paced and dynamic sports medicine environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for athletic practices, competitions, tournaments, and events.
• Assess and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Administer first aid and emergency care when needed.
• Support concussion baseline testing and return-to-play programs.
• Conduct athlete screenings and injury prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals.
• Maintain documentation and injury tracking records.
• Assist with sports medicine education and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification required
• Current Athletic Trainer state license (or eligibility for licensure) in New Jersey
• Current CPR certification required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, physicians, therapists, and athletic department personnel

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Additional Data

• Industrial Sports Medicine programming
• Ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention
• Functional movement screening
• Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)
• Occupational health and wellness initiatives
• Leadership and program development opportunities

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.