Certified Athletic Trainer - Full Time

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children is seeking a certified Athletic Trainer to provide on-site assessment and management of athletic injuries at our facility. You will work under a supervising physician, perform evaluations, provide rehab and return-to-sport protocols, and educate athletes and staff on injury prevention.

The role includes coordinating therapy, assisting in SMARTS testing, and supporting program development across departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Athletic Training or Health related fields.
• Current Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer License in state of practice.
• Current First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS from American Heart Association).
• Three years athletic training experience, preferred.
• BLS Instructor certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinic preparation and patient intake, PROs and imaging confirmation.
• Assist supervising physician with history taking, evaluation, and home exercise programs.
• Provide post-op crutch training and patient education.
• Deliver medical care, evaluations, and return-to-sport testing as needed.
• Coordinate physical therapy in-house and with community providers.
• Support SMARTS testing and MD evaluation for clearance.
• Advise on program development and promote collaboration across the system.
• Engage in community outreach and educational activities.

Skills

Athletic Training

Certification

Education

Degree in Athletic Training or Health related fields

Job description

Company Overview

Sh’riners Children’s is — an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (Certified) is responsible for providing on-site assessment, and management of injuries (both acute and chronic) to assigned facility athletes. CATC will provide appropriate immediate treatment to athletes and provide appropriate referral to outside providers. Treatment may include rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes as they progress in their treatment plans. CATC may be required to develop training programs and educate local athletes on injury prevention, conditioning activities and injury treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinic preparation, including sports intake, PROs, SMARTS, PT notes, confirmation of imaging.
• Work in clinic under the direction of their supervising physician/team rooming patients, history taking, orthopedic evaluation, providing home exercise programs, taping, brace fitting, and patient education and other clinical or administrative duties as assigned.
• In clinic training for pre- and immediate post-op patients: Crutch training and education of home exercise program.
• Provide medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, and consult in rehabilitation sessions as needed, including return to sport testing.
• Coordination of physical therapy, both in house and in the community, with the ability to be the communication liaison.
• Actively participate in the SMARTS workgroup as well as coordinate SMARTS testing, results, and MD evaluation for clearance.
• Provide clinical and administrative support to Sports Medicine physicians when needed.
• Provide input on strategic planning for Sports Medicine Program development.
• Communicate with other athletic trainers in the Shriners system to promote collaboration and advancement of Sports Medicine across the system.
• Promote and teach sports safety; participate in sports-related community SHC public relations events.
• Act as liaison between community athletic trainers or other healthcare providers to support patient access opportunities and continuity of care.
• Provide community outreach athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings.
• Provide supervision and education of athletic training students from approved athletic training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Athletic Training or Health related fields
• Current Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer License in state of practice.
• Current First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS from American Heart Association)

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years athletic training experience, preferred
• Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.), preferred
• BLS Instructor certification, preferred.

The pay range for this position is $32.40 - $48.60/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!