Athletic Trainer Orthopaedic Surgery and PM&R

TuftsMedicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TuftsMedicine seeks an Athletic Trainer to deliver patient-centered care across clinical and community settings, including outpatient clinics and schools. You will assess injuries, develop rehabilitation plans, provide emergency care, and document care per standards.

The role collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes, supports safe return-to-activity decisions, and contributes to care coordination, outreach, and quality-improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field is required.
• BOC certification (or eligibility) is required.
• Mass State License in Athletic Training is required.
• BLS certification is required; AED certification is preferred.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries and general medical conditions.
• Performs comprehensive injury and illness assessments, including orthopedic and functional evaluations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs based on evidence-based practice.
• Delivers immediate and emergency care, including first aid, CPR, and injury stabilization.
• Collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
• Determines readiness for return to activity and assists with safe return-to-play/work decisions.
• Provides medical care for practices, events, or assigned clinical settings as required.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in electronic medical records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field

BOC Certification (or eligible) for Athletic Trainers

Mass State Licensed in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field (Preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental, physical or cognitive impairment. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Athletic Trainer related duties: Evaluates, prevents, and manages musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions. Develops rehabilitation programs and ensures safe return to activities. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

This role provides patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal outcomes and safe return to activity. The position may work across clinical and community settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and affiliated schools or organizations, delivering high-quality care, injury management, and health education. Responsibilities include injury assessment, development and implementation of rehabilitation programs, emergency response, and documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards. This position supports organizational goals through effective communication, care coordination, and participation in program development, outreach initiatives, and continuous quality improvement efforts. This position will comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization, and JCAHO requirements. This position may work with high school students at their training facilities or on the field and will follow all applicable school policies.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1.Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
• 2. Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers OR must be eligible.
• 3. Mass State Licensed in Athletic Training
• 4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• 5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1.Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• 2.One (1) year of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
• 3.Bilingual.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1.Provides prevention, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries and general medical conditions
• 2.Performs comprehensive injury and illness assessments, including orthopedic and functional evaluations
• 3.Develops and implements individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs based on evidence-based practice
• 4.Delivers immediate and emergency care, including first aid, CPR, and injury stabilization
• 5.Collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes
• 6.Determines readiness for return to activity and assist with safe return-to-play/work decisions
• 7.Provides medical care for practices, events, or assigned clinical settings as required
• 8.Conducts injury prevention programming, including conditioning, flexibility, and education initiatives
• 9.Educates patients, athletes, families, and staff on injury prevention, recovery, and overall health and wellness
• 10.Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in electronic medical records
• 11.Ensures adherence to organizational policies, state regulations, and professional practice standards
• 12.Monitors and maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment
• 13.Supports outreach initiatives, including services to schools, community programs, or partner organizations
• 14.Serves as a liaison between the organization and assigned outreach sites (e.g., schools, teams, or community groups)
• 15.Participates in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental projects
• 16.Assists with administrative duties such as scheduling, reporting, and communication with stakeholders
• 17.Participates in continuing education to maintain certification and stay current with best practices
• 18.Contributes to a positive team environment through collaboration, flexibility, and shared care responsibilities

Physical Requirements:

• 1.Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods during clinical care and event coverage
• 2.Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and supplies (typically up to 50 lbs)
• 3.Ability to assist with patient handling, including li