Certified Athletic Trainer - NMUSD

Newport Orthopedic Institute; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of athletes through expert athletic training services. As a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer, you will play a vital role in the Newport Orthopedic Institute's Human Performance and Sports Medicine Program, working directly with student athletes in a fast-paced school setting. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills while providing critical support to athletes in their journey to recovery and peak performance. With a focus on teamwork and community engagement, you'll be part of a world-class team that values innovation and excellence in patient care. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full benefits

Paid CEUs

Flexible work schedules

Opportunity for year-round work

Qualifications

• Must possess skills to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in sports injury prevention and care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and manage clinical areas.
• Counsel athletes through injuries and implement care protocols.
• Document all student athletic-related injuries and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Assessment

Rehabilitation Protocols

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Certification as an Athletic Trainer

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine or related field

Tools

ImPACT

Job description

Full-Time – 10 months salaried work, full benefits through the entire year, paid CEU’s, $33-$38 per hour

Location – Newport-Mesa Unified School District School Setting

At Newport Orthopedic Institute, we take pride in bringing motion back to the lives of the patients we serve. NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and medical care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients. Our facilities are located in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Irvine.

With NOI, you are given the opportunities and challenges you desire to embrace your potential and achieve your personal best every day. What you’ll find here is something special – it’s purposeful work done with a shared sense of community that brings us all together. We are a growing organization and have immediate openings for eager and driven professionals. Come join our world-class team of Board-Certified Physicians and professionals here in Newport Beach, California.

Reporting to the Director of Athletic Training & Sports Medicine, the Full-Time Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for aiding and representing the Newport Orthopedic Institute Human Performance and Sports Medicine Program (HPSM). The ATC position will primarily be a full-time 10-month role within NMUSD. Year-round opportunities may be discussed during the interview. The ATC will use their skills and knowledge to work hands-on with various athletic teams within NMUSD. The individual must possess the ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, work as a team to accomplish practice goals, and maintain strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide athletic training services for NMUSD
• Keep athletic training space and clinical areas safe, clean, and organized
• Understand the referral protocol to providers when injuries occur
• Manage budget, inventory, and required materials for the training room
• Conduct primary and secondary surveys or evaluations of athletic-related injuries
• Document all student athletic-related injuries
• Maintain confidentiality of documentation
• Arrive before, be present, and remain after games/events as appropriate
• Counsel athletes through injuries, assessments, rehabilitation, and return to play protocols
• Implement concussion care programs and use ImPACT for protocols
• Organize pre- and post-participation physicals
• Supervise student athletic trainers, aides, and volunteers
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to work effectively with all stakeholders
• Provide education in sports injury prevention and care
• Ensure HIPAA/OSHA compliance
• Adhere to Standing Orders as outlined by NOI Physicians
• Present in a professional manner supporting the NOI brand
• Work independently and communicate effectively with managers and staff

Typical Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting or standing for long periods
• Ability to walk long distances and occasionally run short distances
• Move materials/objects up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity and coordination using hands for over 50% of work time

Work Conditions:

This is a fast-paced orthopedic medical practice offering outreach athletic training services. Hours vary from nights, early mornings, and weekends, with possible overtime. The athletic trainer must adapt to changing conditions in a busy work environment. Exposure to outdoor weather extremes may occur, and travel with athletic teams may be required.

Additional:

• Hours spent in athletic training/event coverage depend on assigned contracts
• Modified work schedules and regular travel may be required
• The position is salaried based on a flexible 40-hour work week
• The position will be seasonal or based on a 10-month contract
• Pay rate ranges from $33-$38 per hour