Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - HPO - Nellis AFB, NV

Reef Systems; Nellis Air Force Base (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to join their team at Nellis AFB. This role is crucial in supporting the Human Performance Optimization mission, focusing on enhancing the physical and mental capabilities of aircrew members. You will be responsible for evaluating and treating personnel, designing rehabilitation programs, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the readiness and performance of military personnel. If you are passionate about athletic training and dedicated to improving human performance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in high-performance environments.
• Must have current CPR and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat operators to enhance human performance.
• Design strength training programs to reduce injury risks.
• Manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders.

Skills

Athletic Training

Human Performance Optimization

Injury Prevention

Rehabilitation Techniques

Neuromuscular Control

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Science

Graduated from CAATE accredited program

Tools

Therapeutic Equipment

Electronic Patient Care Documentation Systems

Job description

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – HPO – Nellis AFB, NV

Reef Systems is seeking a fully qualified certified athletic trainer to support the 58 RQS at Nellis AFB, NV.

Introduction:

The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) mission is to build and implement a holistic HP approach to addressing the increased stresses on operators’ and aircrew members. The mission is accomplished by increasing the physical and mental capacity of the AFSPECWAR operators and aircrew members over their careers and by decreasing the rate of physical and mental injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The program’s end state is to prepare, preserve, sustain, and ultimately multiply combat power.

Background:

The Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Guardian Angel (GA), HH-60, HC-130J and Army Weather Service (AWS) HPO initiative has highlighted the need for increased focus on preserving the current combat capability by identifying specific job specialties outlined in this Task Order (TO). These specialties will help to improve readiness for operators, aircrew, and support personnel by decreasing the rate of injuries and accelerating return to duty times. The AWS has identified one specific sub-specialty position for support consisting of a Physical Therapist.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Position	Level	Service Type	Required Experience	Required Education	Required Certifications
Athletic Trainer	2	Personal Service	Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA-PM. AND 5+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment.	Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or equivalent Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) AND Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education-related discipline	Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Current (CPR) and (AED) trained

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; however, there may be times when it is necessary for the contractor to work after duty hours in support of specific tasks. Although schedule may have to be flexible, it will not exceed 40 hours per week.

HCP Task: Athletic Trainer (AT):

The Contractor shall serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for all administration and clinical management within scope of practice as an independent embedded healthcare provider. Athletic Trainers shall evaluate and treat operators and aircrew to enhance and optimize human performance by focusing on the full integration of human performance capabilities in the delivery of training and rehabilitative services. The Contractor shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual assessments, injury prevention and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in support of personnel readiness. The Athletic Trainer will fall under the direction and supervision of a Physician collaborator.

AT Subtasks:

• Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the Medical Group training, on-line Relias health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer's orientation and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments.
• Independently manage complex neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders by providing neuromuscular control, corrective exercises, postural functional exercises, and self-corrective movements.
• Assess patients to screen for risk factors that would increase their risk of injury/illness.
• Design and implement strength training and/or conditioning programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, human performance, and rehabilitation maintenance.
• Coordinate and supervise fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients.
• Provide appropriate reevaluation of targeted populations.
• Select, apply, and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide those decisions.
• Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meeting individual patient needs.
• Provide direct access evaluation for acute musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
• Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with HIPAA requirements.
• Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of DHA and Medical Group requirements.
• Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA.
• Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems for patient care documentation.
• Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts.
• Attend weekly staff meetings with squadron commander as needed.
• Provide Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness trending metric report.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the sports medicine program.
• Contractor shall complete an in-processing evaluation/assessment for all newly assigned personnel.
• Contractor shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises and techniques.

Period of Performance:

The contract begins on 1 September 2024 and will run for five years.

U.S. Citizenship:

Employee must be a U.S. citizen.

SECURITY:

All contractor personnel require a minimum of a Tier 1 background check (T1)/SF85 for any position that requires access to the internet.