Athletic Trainer (Part Time) 24hrs/week

Tufts Medicine; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 33,957 - 42,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Generous earned time benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free on-campus parking

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide medical and rehabilitative care to patients, including high school students at local events. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, coordinating with physicians, and monitoring treatment plans. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, BOC certification eligibility, and BLS/AED certifications. Benefits include competitive salaries with medical insurance from day one, a 403(b) retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Eligibility to obtain an Athletic Training license within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation of patients, including medical history and physical examinations.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine treatment plans.
• Monitor patient progress and ensure adherence to treatment plans.
• Provide routine medical care for post-operative patients.
• Develop athletic training coverage plans for high school events.

Skills

Athletic Training

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Basic Life Support (BLS)

AED Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers

Athletic Training license (or eligibility)

Job description

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital (part of the Tufts Medicine system)

Job Overview

This position provides, within the legal limitations, medical and rehabilitative care to patients. The role includes preventative, rehabilitative, and emergency care to help patients achieve optimal functioning through therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and skills. Responsibilities include performing initial evaluations, coordinating treatment plans, monitoring progress, and referring patients to appropriate sources as needed. The position must comply with departmental, organizational, and JCAHO policies and may involve work with high school students at training facilities or on the field, following all applicable school policies.

Location

Local area high school

Hours

24 hours - days/evenings and weekends as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers or eligibility to obtain it.
• Athletic Training license or eligibility to become licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluation of patients, including obtaining medical history and conducting physical examinations.
• Presents evaluation results and collaborates with attending physicians to determine treatment plans.
• Coordinates treatment plan elements, monitors patient progress, and ensures adherence to the plan.
• Ensures that recommended equipment or therapies are obtained or performed in a timely manner.
• Provides routine medical care such as minor dressing changes and suture or staple removal for post‑operative patients.
• Delivers health education and maintenance services.
• Manages triage and referral for primary care patients presenting with new symptoms.
• Maintains accurate medical records for all injuries and rehabilitation procedures.
• Assists with various non‑essential and non‑clinical tasks to support the quality of care within the department.
• When assigned to work with high school students, responsibilities include developing athletic training coverage plans for all identified interscholastic events, maintaining a budget for supplies and equipment, creating venue‑specific emergency action plans, establishing relationships with team physicians, community physicians, and school nursing staff, complying with school health policies, and completing annual concussion training per state requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous earned time benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on‑campus parking

Pay Range

$24.65 - $30.82