Athletic Trainer RMG

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Health promotion and wellness activities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newport News, Virginia is looking for an Athletic Trainer to manage athletic injuries, provide rehabilitation, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Education, necessary certifications, and strong experience in health promotion. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, consider joining this dedicated team offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education or related field required.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Must obtain Athletic Trainer certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Educate the public on injury prevention and wellness.
• Design and implement injury prevention programs.
• Collaborate with the sports medicine team to enhance referrals.
• Perform athletic injury prevention, assessment, and reconditioning per NATA/BOC guidelines.
• Support cost containment through equipment evaluation and supply utilization changes.
• Promote community health through education, screenings, and health fairs.
• Document care, communicate follow-up, and coordinate with partners on referrals.

Skills

Athletic injury prevention

Patient care collaboration

Health promotion

Rehabilitation techniques

Education

Bachelors Degree in Health Education

Masters Degree

ATC Certification (BOC)

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

NATA guidelines

BOC standards

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Athletic Trainer RMG page is loaded## Athletic Trainer RMGlocations: Riverside Regional Medical Center - Medical Office Building - Newport News, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-033657Newport News, Virginia**Overview** Performs functions regarding athletic injuries, prevention, assessment, treatment and reconditioning. Responsible for educating the public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health-related issues. Location of work might include any combination of outpatient clinic; recreational facility, school, or university treatment headquarters; or at practice or game sites. **What you will do*** 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 care team meeting.* Participates positively in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Proactively participates in and provides feedback to team members/learners.* Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).* Demonstrates consistent fiscal accountability by providing recommendations and participating in supply utilization changes that support cost containment. Participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.* Promotes a healthy community through participation in educational offerings, pre-season physicals, screenings, health fairs, and other health promotion opportunities.* Demonstrates the ability to design and implement prevention programs and the ability to provide appropriate injury recognition, evaluation, and immediate care. Effectively participates in rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and completes appropriate documentation and follow-up communication in a timely manner.* Works closely with other members of sports medicine team to determine opportunities for increasing referrals within RHS, capturing additional customers, and growing the sports medicine program.**Qualifications** **Education*** Bachelors Degree, Health Education or Related (Required) or* Masters Degree, (Required)**Experience*** Recent relevant experience (Preferred)**Licenses and Certifications*** Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Board of Certification Inc (BOC) Upon Hire(Required) and* CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at .If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks.