Athletic Trainer: Team Care, Injury Prevention & Rehab

WVU Medicine; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve youth and collegiate athletes in a dynamic sports environment. The role includes injury prevention, on-site care, and collaboration with caregivers and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or Physiology, national certification, and at least two years of experience, with the ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology required.
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer required.
• Two years of experience in Athletic Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision before practices/games.
• Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
• Conducts injury evaluations, coordinates referrals, and communicates with parents, coaches, and physicians.
• Manages concussion protocols, return-to-play progression, and hydration/heat illness monitoring.
• Travels with teams as needed, often working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
• Track progress and adjust plans based on patient/athlete recovery status.
• Educate on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.
• Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Communicate regularly with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and/or patients.
• Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
• Determine fitness for participation pre-season and post-injury.
• Assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
• Maintain an effective and efficient athletic training room, equipment, and related implements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Oral Comprehension

Near Vision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology

Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

WVU Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to serve youth and collegiate athletes in a dynamic sports environment. The role includes injury prevention, on-site care, and collaboration with caregivers and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Athletic Training or Physiology, national certification, and at least two years of experience, with the ability to travel and work irregular hours as needed.