Athletic Trainer: Injury Prevention, Rehab & Event Coverage

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for sporting events and outpatient therapy support. The role includes injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning under NATA and BOC guidelines, with primary work at school or university treatment facilities and practice sites.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, educating the public on wellness, and contributing to patient care plans while supporting cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Education, Athletic Training, or related field (Required).
• Master's Degree in Health Education (Preferred).
• 1 year Athletic training experience (Preferred).
• Athletic Trainer (ATC) certification from BOC upon hire (Required).
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Collaborates appropriately with other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Participates in training and support of team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Performs athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning per NATA/BOC guidelines.
• Maintains skill level with latest theory and techniques; participates in equipment evaluations.
• Promotes health and wellness through injury prevention programs and community outreach.
• Supports cost containment through supply utilization changes and waste reduction.
• In rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries, documents and communicates timely follow-up.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Education/ Athletic Training or related field

Master's Degree in Health Education (Preferred)

Tools

ATC Certification (BOC)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for sporting events and outpatient therapy support. The role includes injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning under NATA and BOC guidelines, with primary work at school or university treatment facilities and practice sites.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, educating the public on wellness, and contributing to patient care plans while supporting cost