Athletic Trainer/Ortho Tech

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Under the general supervision of clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist provides professional health care and clinical support services within the orthopedic trauma practice. This role serves as a liaison between providers and patients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities include performing advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting, plaster splinting, and assisting in both outpatient and inpatient (hospital and operating room) settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required (CAATE accredited).
• Master’s degree preferred.
• State Athletic Trainer license required or compliant with state practice act.
• BOC certification; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting and plaster splinting.
• Assist in outpatient and inpatient (hospital and OR) settings.
• Wound care management including pin removal, staples, sutures, and VAC care.
• Fit and educate patients on durable medical equipment (DME).

Skills

Multitasking

Patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE accredited)

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 87512
Date Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Under the general supervision of clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist provides professional health care and clinical support services within the orthopedic trauma practice. This role serves as a liaison between providers and patients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities include performing advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting, plaster splinting, and assisting in both outpatient and inpatient (hospital and operating room) settings. Additional duties involve wound care management, including pin removal, staple and suture removal, wound vacuum management, and dressing changes. The role also includes fitting and educating patients on the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

The Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist works in a dynamic, fast-paced "cast room" environment that requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and an unbiased, professional approach to patient care.

Summary:

Under the general supervision of clinical leadership, the Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist provides professional health care and clinical support services within the orthopedic trauma practice. This role serves as a liaison between providers and patients, ensuring high-quality, coordinated care.

Responsibilities include performing advanced orthopedic procedures such as FRC casting, plaster splinting, and assisting in both outpatient and inpatient (hospital and operating room) settings. Additional duties involve wound care management, including pin removal, staple and suture removal, wound vacuum management, and dressing changes. The role also includes fitting and educating patients on the use of durable medical equipment (DME).

The Athletic Trainer/Orthopedic Technologist works in a dynamic, fast-paced "cast room" environment that requires strong multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and an unbiased, professional approach to patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training required (graduation from CAATE accredited program). Master’s degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) temporary/permanent license as an Athletic Trainer required or in compliance with the state practice act. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. BOC certification. NBCOT certification (eligible or application in process). Casting certification required or needs to obtain within six months of start date.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00to $82,867.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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