Certified Athletic Trainer

Medic 1st; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

PTO

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Medic 1st is seeking a certified Athletic Trainer to join our Occupational Health team in an industrial setting. The role focuses on injury prevention, early intervention, ergonomic assessments, employee wellness, and return-to-work programs.

You will collaborate with employees, supervisors, safety personnel, and healthcare providers to promote a safe, healthy, and productive workforce while delivering on-site care and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Active certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Current athletic trainer licensure or eligibility in the applicable state.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced occupational health environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury prevention, early intervention, and musculoskeletal care for employees.
• Evaluate musculoskeletal complaints and workplace injuries within scope of practice.
• Provide first aid, injury triage, and referrals for further medical evaluation.
• Conduct ergonomic and job-task assessments to identify injury risks.
• Recommend workplace and task modifications to reduce injuries.
• Develop and lead stretching, mobility, and injury prevention programs.
• Educate employees on lifting techniques, ergonomics, and wellness.
• Support rehabilitation, return-to-work, and transitional duty programs.
• Perform functional assessments and assist safe progression back to regular duties.
• Collaborate with Medic 1st medical resources, safety teams, and site leadership.
• Document encounters and maintain records per company policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

BOC Certification for Athletic Trainers

Current CPR/AED certification

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Job Overview

Salary: $85,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Position Summary

We are seeking a certified Athletic Trainer to join our Occupational Health team. This role focuses on injury prevention, early intervention, ergonomic assessments, employee wellness, and return-to-work programs within an industrial and occupational setting. The Athletic Trainer will work closely with employees, supervisors, safety personnel, and healthcare providers to promote a safe and healthy workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site injury prevention, early intervention, and musculoskeletal care for employees.
• Evaluate musculoskeletal complaints, workplace injuries, and movement‑related concerns within the Athletic Trainer’s scope of practice.
• Provide first aid, injury triage, and appropriate referral for employees requiring additional medical evaluation.
• Conduct ergonomic, biomechanical, and job‑task assessments to identify potential injury risks.
• Recommend workplace, movement, and job‑task modifications to reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop and lead stretching, mobility, body mechanics, and injury prevention programs.
• Educate employees on proper lifting techniques, ergonomics, injury prevention, recovery, hydration, and workplace wellness.
• Provide early symptom intervention and follow‑up for employees experiencing discomfort, strains, sprains, or overuse concerns.
• Develop and support rehabilitation, work conditioning, return‑to‑work, and transitional duty programs within applicable scope of practice.
• Perform functional assessments and assist with safe progression back to regular job duties.
• Collaborate with Medic 1st medical resources, occupational health providers, safety teams, and site leadership to coordinate employee care.
• Assist with case management, employee follow‑up, referrals, and continuity of care.
• Document employee encounters and maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Monitor injury and employee encounter trends to identify recurring risks and opportunities for prevention.
• Develop targeted injury prevention initiatives based on site‑specific injury and ergonomic trends.
• Support heat illness prevention, hydration, wellness, and employee health initiatives.
• Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, audits, job hazard discussions, and health promotion events as appropriate.
• Serve as an integrated member of the site’s medical and safety team with a focus on keeping employees healthy, safe, and productive.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• PTO
• A supportive, team‑focused culture

About Medic 1st

Medic 1st delivers advanced‑level on‑site medical and safety staffing solutions for high‑risk job sites. Services include emergency response, injury prevention, telehealth support, OSHA‑compliant safety staffing, drug screening, and rescue standby coverage.

Qualifications Required

• Active certification through the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
• Current Athletic Trainer licensure or eligibility to practice in the applicable state.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced occupational health environment.

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience in occupational health, industrial settings, manufacturing, or workplace injury prevention.
• Knowledge of ergonomics and workers' compensation processes.
• Experience with return‑to‑work programs and employee wellness initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout a worksite for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in industrial, manufacturing, or warehouse environments.