Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

NovaCare Rehabilitation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free in-person and online CEUs

Access to professional support network

401(k) with matching

Diversity in work environment

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for athletes in the Greater Philadelphia Area. This PRN/PerDiem role offers flexibility and opportunities in high schools and colleges. Responsibilities include designing rehabilitation programs, administering athletic training techniques, and managing emergency incidents. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications. Continuing education and career growth opportunities are provided, including 401(k) benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and NATA-BOC Board certification required.
• Valid CPR certification and applicable state license essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for athletes.
• Administer athletic training techniques before and during events.
• Manage emergency incidents and coordinate acute care procedures.
• Promote the company through outreach events.

Skills

Therapeutic program design

Emergency incident management

Athletic training techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification

CPR certification

Job description

NovaCare Rehabilitation – Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes! In this role, you will service contracted schools and/or professional teams and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting our partners in/around the Philadelphia market. This is a PRN/PerDiem position that offers flexibility and opens opportunities to work in the high school, college/university and outreach settings. We offer qualified candidates the opportunity to develop your skills while working with other Athletic Trainers, Sports Physical Therapists and Sports Medicine Physicians.

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Location: Greater Philadelphia Area, PA

Type of Employment: PRN/PerDiem

Schedule: Hours vary as needed

Compensation: Starting at $40/hr, commensurate with experience

Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Responsibilities

• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree