Athletic Trainer Certified

Concentra; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to enhance patient care and promote health in the workplace. This role involves managing injuries, coordinating care, and implementing health programs, making a significant impact on employee wellness. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the health of America's workforce.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with current certifications in athletic training and CPR.
• Clinical knowledge of athletic training services in an onsite setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid treatment and manage Workers' Compensation cases.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and perform ergonomic assessments.
• Create job rotation plans and monitor compliance.

Skills

Service mentality

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Excellent customer service

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Current NATA BOC Athletic Trainer certification

Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification

Job description

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Overview

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

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, injury management, health promotion, injury prevention, emergency response, and return-to-work placement, often working directly with the client’s Health and Safety Leader to foster a healthier workforce.

Responsibilities

1. Provide basic first aid treatment for injuries and illnesses as specified in Physician Standing Orders, testing range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensory integrity, and functional status.
2. Identify, evaluate, and refer injured associates to appropriate clinicians for optimal care.
3. Respond to onsite medical emergencies following established action plans and standing orders.
4. Assist in managing Workers' Compensation cases through claim capture and follow-up.
5. Collaborate with the client’s HR team and management on return to work (RTW) job placement.
6. Track and communicate MSD-related statistics to stakeholders.
7. Manage pre-employment functional testing and vision acuity testing.
8. Coordinate injury prevention programs, ergonomic training, and evaluations.
9. Perform ergonomic job analyses and support environmental modifications.
10. Create job rotation plans and monitor compliance.
11. Implement rehabilitation treatment plans incorporating therapeutic exercises and modalities.
12. Use innovative solutions and employee empowerment to design interventions.
13. Administer drug and alcohol testing.
14. Promote personal health and wellbeing in the workplace.
15. Analyze data to measure costs related to musculoskeletal disorders.
16. Provide reports on rehab utilization, costs, and savings.
17. Complete administrative documentation promptly, including patient files and reports.
18. Create a trustful environment encouraging injury and illness reduction.
19. Communicate with safety personnel on rehab and injury prevention activities.
20. Attend meetings and serve on committees as needed.
21. Author articles for newsletters and the intranet.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from an accredited program.
2. Current NATA BOC Athletic Trainer certification.
3. Active license to practice in the state, if applicable.
4. Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
5. Clinical knowledge of athletic training services in an onsite setting.
6. Knowledge of kinesiology or ergonomic assessments.

Skills and Competencies

• Service mentality, attention to detail, initiative, flexibility.
• Problem-solving using logical analysis.
• Excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Ability to handle sensitive information per HIPAA and PHI laws.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of athletic training principles and practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain patient care records and reports.
• Effective time management and workload planning.
• Problem identification and solution recommendation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain quality standards.
• Effective working relationships with management, staff, and patients.

Additional Benefits

• Paid time off, holidays, sick days.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Employee assistance, HSA, disability, and pre-tax accounts.
• Training, development programs, and educational resources.
• Retirement plans, referral bonuses, discounts, and more.

This position offers a salary range of $58k to $77k annually, depending on experience and location. External candidates should apply via concentra.com/careers; current employees can apply through the internal portal. Applications are accepted ongoing.

This role requires handling confidential information with discretion. We accommodate individuals with disabilities in the application and employment process. Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.