Certified Athletic Trainer

The National Sports Medicine Institute; Lansdowne (VA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with matching

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Paid training

8 paid holidays

Per Diem athletic event coverage

Descripción de la vacante

The National Sports Medicine Institute in Lansdowne, VA is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide autonomous clinical care in orthopedic sports medicine. The role includes clinic duties and operating room assist during surgeries, with primary responsibility for EHR, PACS imaging, and scheduling systems.

Responsibilities include taking vitals, presenting cases, assisting in procedures, coordinating imaging and therapy orders, and educating patients on rehab and return-to-sport plans.

Formación

• One year in a medical office or practice setting.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
• Experience working with athletes across sports and activity levels.

Responsabilidades

• Obtain and document patient vitals and medical history.
• Present patient cases to providers with clear clinical communication.
• Apply and manage casts, splints, and braces as indicated.
• Educate patients on rehab plans and post-operative care.
• Assist providers during procedures and coordinate orders for imaging, PT, labs.
• Assist in surgery as a surgical first assistant under supervision.

Conocimientos

EHR experience

Clinical communication

Autonomous

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in athletic training

Herramientas

PACS imaging

EHR system

Scheduling systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

The Certified Athletic Trainer is a skilled, autonomous clinical professional who plays a critical role in delivering exceptional orthopedic sports medicine care. This position requires advanced clinical expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage complex patient interactions with a high level of professionalism.

The Athletic Trainer serves in a Physician Extender Role, and supports clinic operations by optimizing patient flow and serving as the primary user of the EHR, PACS imaging, and scheduling systems. Additionally, the Athletic Trainer provides support in the operating room acting as a surgical first assistant during orthopedic surgeries. Proactive thinking, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate provider needs are essential for success in this role in both the clinic and in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient vitals, medical history (HPI), and perform brief physical examinations
• Present patient cases to providers using clear, concise, and professional clinical communication
• Apply and manage casts, splints, and braces as clinically indicated
• Instruct patients on proper use and care of durable medical equipment (DME), casts, and post-operative protocols
• Assist providers during routine clinical procedures, including injections and suture or staple removal
• Support providers during examinations and coordinate orders for imaging, physical therapy, laboratory testing, and related services
• Assist in surgery including positioning and draping the patient, retracting during surgery, suture under supervision of the surgeon, apply dressings and post-op braces
• Communicate with insurance companies by phone and electronic portals to obtain authorization for medical services, including diagnostic imaging, DME, and medications
• Educate patients on injuries, rehabilitation plans, dietary and exercise programs
• Develop appropriate work and activity restrictions based on functional assessments
• Complete patient-provided documentation, including FMLA and disability forms
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support clinic operations
• Communicate with our MDs, DNP, PA, DPTs, PTA, Strength Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Administration and Patient Care Coordinators to ensure positive, efficient and informative patient experiences.
• Apply sports-specific knowledge to modify therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation progressions, and activities of daily living (ADLs) based on injury presentation and functional goals
• Assist in developing and reinforcing returntosport and returntoactivity recommendations in collaboration with providers
• Assess functional movement patterns and activity demands to support safe progression through rehabilitation phases
• Educate patients on activity modification strategies to promote healing while maintaining conditioning and functional independence

Benefits

• 401(k) with employee matching
• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance
• Short-Term Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation
• Paid training
• 8 paid holidays
• Opportunity for additional Per Diem athletic event coverage

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Bachelors or Masters degree in athletic training or related field

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing.

Current Virginia state licensed athletic trainer, or the ability to obtain license.

Current CPR/BLS for healthcare provider.

Minimum Experience Preferred

• One year in a medical office, hospital, or practice setting.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience
• Experience working with athletes or physically active individuals across a variety of sports and activity levels, with the ability to translate sport specific demands into functional rehabilitation and return to sport planning.
• Highly desirable: Orthopedic Technologist Certification. Will provide education and opportunity to take OTC exam and reimburse exam fees.

Work Location

• In person
• Ability to reliably commute
• Lansdowne, VA 20176 (Required)
• Aldie, VA 20105 (Required)

Shifts

• Operational Hours 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday - Friday
• Average 40 hour work week
• Work hours will vary week to week based on physician coverage and schedule
• Flexibility with schedule is required.
• No Weekends