Athletic Trainer Certified

Concentra; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Medical and prescription plans

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Concentra is hiring an experienced Athletic Trainer for a full-time onsite role in Hempfield Township, PA. This position supports a healthcare clinic and focuses on promoting health and preventing workplace injuries. Responsibilities include managing cases, providing first aid, and implementing ergonomic practices.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and NATA certification. The salary range is $63,000–$68,000, alongside competitive benefits and a set schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in athletic training from an accredited program.
• Current NATA Board of Certification Athletic Trainer certification is mandatory.
• Ability to provide basic first aid and manage emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid treatment and evaluate injuries.
• Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases.
• Coordinate ergonomic training and injury prevention programs.

Skills

Healthcare support

Customer service skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

NATA Board of Certification

Tools

Athletic training equipment

Job description

Overview

Concentra is now hiring an experienced and self-driven Athletic Trainer for a full-time onsite position. This role will provide healthcare support at our onsite healthcare clinic located at our client's site in Jamaica, NY.

Salary Range: $63,000–$68,000

Schedule: Monday – Thursday (11:00 am – 7:00 pm)

As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you promote and maintain health and wellbeing for client-based occupational medicine programs, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care and reducing work-related injuries. The Certified Athletic Trainer-Onsite (CAT-O) plays an important role in workers’ compensation case coordination, worker injury and illness management, providing health promotion and injury prevention services, emergency response services, and return-to-work placement for an onsite client. The CAT-O often works directly with the client’s Health and Safety Leader to create a healthier and safer workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid treatment for musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing items such as range of motion and strength, reflex and sensory integrity, and functional status.
• Identify, evaluate and refer injured associates to the appropriate clinicians to receive the best care for their work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Follow appropriate action plans and standing orders to respond to onsite medical emergencies.
• Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up.
• Collaborate with client’s Human Resources team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement.
• Track and communicate MSD-related statistics for client stakeholders.
• Manage pre-employment functional testing process and provide vision acuity testing.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs, as well as ergonomic training and evaluation.
• Perform comprehensive ergonomic job analyses, including task analyses, risk factor identification and quantification, posture analysis, and body mechanics analysis and support administrative and ergonomic changes to the work environment.
• Create job rotation plans for production areas and monitor compliance.
• Create pre-shift preventative activity program and monitor compliance.
• During rehabilitation, implement treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities and work conditioning as necessary (State-specific regulations apply) as specified in Physician Standing Orders.
• Use innovation, creative solutions and employee empowerment to design and/or implement interventions.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing.
• Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace.
• Perform data analysis to measure direct and indirect costs of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Provide monthly and annual reports for rehab utilization, cost-savings, and cost avoidance.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., in a timely manner. Documentation may include patient files, invoices, monthly reports, budgets, expense and outcome tools.
• Create an environment of trust and caring to encourage safe actions and behaviors.
• Communicate regularly with safety personnel regarding rehab and injury prevention activities.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested.
• Prepare articles for newsletters and the company Intranet site as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from an accredited Athletic Trainer Program.
• Current National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) Athletic Trainer certification.
• Active and current license to practice in the state of jurisdiction if applicable.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or equivalent.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge of Athletic Trainer services consistent with an onsite setting.
• Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments.

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with laws and company policies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with sound judgment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of athletic training principles, practices, standards, and techniques.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of athletic training equipment.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience developing and maintaining patient care records and reports.
• Strong time management, planning and workload control.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the public.
• Good telephone manners and etiquette.

Benefits / Additional Data

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Set schedule
• Medical and prescription plans
• Basic and enhanced dental and vision plans
• Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
• Employee assistance program
• Company-funded HSA
• Short-term disability
• Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
• Training and development programs and resources
• Measurable opportunities for advancement
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• Commuter benefits
• Identity protection services
• Company-paid long-term disability

Salary range: $63,000–$68,000

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.