Certified Athletic Trainer - Lead

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated physician extender to lead the orthopedic care team. This role offers the chance to supervise the Athletic Training program, providing both leadership and clinical support in a dynamic environment focused on general orthopedics and sports medicine for all ages. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the necessary certifications. Join a forward-thinking organization that values growth and excellence in patient care, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer with strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Experience in orthopedic and sports medicine care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Athletic Training program and lead the orthopedic care team.
• Develop partnerships related to the Sports Medicine Network.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers

Licensed by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers

Orthopaedic Technologist-Certified (OTC)

2+ years of ATC experience

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The role will function as a physician extender and a leader of the orthopedic care team. The role will supervise the Athletic Training program, provide leadership and managerial oversight of the Athletic Trainer team, develop partnerships and strategic initiatives related to the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network, and assist in a clinical capacity for practice operations. Practice will focus on general orthopedics and adult and pediatric sports medicine. Required interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers (BOC-ATC) AND Licensed by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers (Licensed Athletic Trainer-LAT)
2. NATA (National Athletic Trainer’s Association) or BOC-ATC (Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Orthopaedic Technologist-Certified (OTC) through the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) and/or OPA-C/OA-C through the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistants/National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Assistants (NBCOPA/NBCOA)
2. 2+ years of ATC experience