Athletic Trainer - Certified (ATC)

Socket.dev; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan contributions

Disability and life insurance

Relocation assistance

Continuing education funds

Job summary

Reno Orthopedic Center is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team at the Reno location. You’ll be responsible for prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and conditioning of injuries, with outreach to local high schools and colleges as needed.

The role requires an active Nevada license or ability to obtain within 60 days and NATA-BOC certification. Expect a collaborative, patient-first environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada State license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Certification through the NATA Board of Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage and emergency first aid at events.
• Develop rehabilitation, conditioning and injury prevention programs.
• Educate patients on injury prevention and at-home exercises.
• Coordinate medical referrals and assist physicians during exams.

Skills

Athletic Training

Emergency First Aid

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Nevada Athletic Trainer license

NATA BOC Certification

Job description

Reno Orthopedic Center wants you to join the team as an Athletic Trainer - Certified! We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to be responsible for the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries. at our Main 555 N Arlington Ave Location.

Who are we?

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), every action is driven by our employee expectations:

• We lead with a patient-first mindset, ensuring every decision is made in the best interest of those we serve.
• We believe in the power of assuming good intent, fostering a culture of respect, optimism, and compassion, where teammates lift each other up.
• Here, you're encouraged to own your success— we support your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to take initiative.
• Continuous learning is part of who we are; we strive for constant improvement in everything from clinical innovation to personal development.
• We value kindness as a core strength — it's how we treat our patients, our colleagues, and our community.
• Most importantly, we encourage every team member to be an advocate— for patients, for progress, and for doing what's right.

If you're looking for a place where your work matters, your values align, and your growth is supported, you'll find purpose and belonging at ROC.

What sets us apart?

Reno Orthopedic Center (ROC) is physician-owned, meaning decisions are made by those who understand patient care firsthand — and every team member’s voice matters. We offer a fully integrated musculoskeletal health campus with on-site surgery, advanced imaging, therapy, urgent care, and specialty services like bone health and orthopedic oncology. With continuous growth and investment in new facilities and technology, ROC provides a forward-thinking environment built to support both exceptional patient care and your professional development. We’ve been the trusted name in musculoskeletal health across Northern Nevada for over 60 years — and we’re still growing!

What would you do in this role?

• Perform therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation per Physician/Therapist;
• Administer indicated therapeutic modalities and exercises and monitor individuals during treatments;
• Create flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries;
• Educate patients on injury prevention and at-home exercises;
• Guide patients on the selection of protection/prevention devices and equipment;
• Apply devices such as tape and braces;
• Provide athletic training coverage in an outpatient orthopedic setting and an educational setting (i.e. local high schools and colleges);
• Attend assigned sporting events and perform emergency first aid in the event of injury to individual/individuals including cleaning, dressing and bandaging minor cuts, bruises, lacerations, abrasions and blisters;
• Recognize and evaluate injuries/illnesses of individual including assessing and managing concussions, inspecting injured areas and recognizing severity of trauma and functional status of individual;
• Coordinate physical examinations and medical referrals and assist the physician in conducting physical examinations for individuals to determine their ability to participate in sports, competition or complete daily tasks;
• Establish and maintain communication with team to provide day-to-day progress reports on injured individuals;
• Refer individual to appropriate medical personnel and facility in the event of injury.

Requirements

Certifications/Education

• Active Nevada State license through the Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers (or the ability to obtain licensure within 60 days of employment);
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.

Schedule: Work hours and schedule could change based on company need. May include nights and weekends to attend local secondary school athletic events.

Travel: This position may require travel to other clinic and/or high school locations based on manager discretion.

Benefits

AtReno Orthopedic Center (ROC), we believe that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our people. We prioritizework-life balanceby fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment where workloads are managed realistically, schedules are respected, and personal well-being is valued.

Why choose ROC? Full time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Discounted orthopedic care at ROC
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Extended sick leave
• 401(k) plan contributions with no match required
• EAP, disability and life insurance
• Health and fitness program
• Coffee shop onsite (main location)

Dependent on Position:

• Continuing education funds / certification reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (for eligible roles)
• Productivity bonuses or incentive compensation (for eligible roles)
• Student loan repayment (for eligible roles)

Come build your career with a team that’s committed to innovation, community, and compassion in orthopedic care. Whether you’re a seasoned specialist or just starting your journey, you’ll find purpose, impact, and growth atReno Orthopedic Center.