Certified Athletic Trainer - $2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Select Physical Therapy; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,300 - 51,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plans

Paid national certifications

Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Student debt benefit

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for athletes at Des Moines Public Schools. Responsibilities include administering athletic training techniques, managing injuries, and coordinating additional healthcare access. A Bachelor of Science degree, NATA-BOC certification, and CPR certification are required. This full-time position offers starting compensation of $47,000 per year, with benefits including mentorship programs, comprehensive health plans, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is required.
• Need National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification.
• Must have CPR certification and applicable state license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for athletes during games and practices.
• Coordinate access to additional healthcare for athletes.
• Manage emergency incidents and coordinate EMS.

Skills

Athletic training techniques

Emergency incident management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Select Physical Therapy is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes! In this role, you will service contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting Des Moines Public Schools in Des Moines, IA

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Location: 319 7th St, Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309

Type of Employment: Full-time

Schedule: Weekdays/Weekends, Typical High School ATC hours

Compensation: Starting at $47,000/Yr, commensurate with experience

Incentives: Student Debt Benefit (up to $200 monthly tuition assistance)

Benefits

• Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
• Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs!)
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
• Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
• Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
• Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree