Certified Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's of Lynn)

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services); Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization that is building a nationally recognized center for sports medicine. The role of Athletic Trainer is pivotal, offering medical coverage for a local high school athletic program. This position involves assessing and treating injured athletes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing the sports medicine program. If you are passionate about sports medicine and dedicated to athlete care, this role provides a chance to make a significant impact in the community while upholding values of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BOC Certification and MA Licensure required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sports Medicine Program at the high school.
• Provide immediate assessment and care for injuries during athletic activities.
• Design and implement injury prevention programs.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Assessment

Injury Prevention Programs

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Opportunity

The MGB Center for Sports Medicine is an exciting new initiative to build a nationally recognized and regional leader in sports medicine. It combines a broad existing set of sports medicine capabilities across the MGB system (academic medical centers, community hospitals, physical therapy/rehab network) with targeted investments to expand and grow the business.

The Athletic Trainer provides medical coverage for athletic training room duties and athletic events for a local high school athletic program. Responsibilities include assessing injured athletes and providing appropriate medical treatment. The Athletic Trainer collaborates with the Director of Athletics and Team Physician for the assigned program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the Sports Medicine Program at the high school.
2. Provide immediate assessment and care for injuries during school athletic activities.
3. Plan, implement, evaluate, and modify preconditioning, conditioning, and reconditioning programs for athletes, ensuring compliance with MGL c. 112, s. 23A. Review all pre-participation medical forms and information relevant to student-athletes' initial medical clearance.
4. Provide athletic training services during practices and games at home and away sites.
5. Coordinate practice and event coverage; communicate schedules to relevant parties.
6. Communicate with athletic administration, coaches, parents, primary care physicians, and specialists regarding injury diagnosis, treatment, injury trends, and medical alerts.
7. Document injuries and manage injury data in the established system.
8. Design and implement injury prevention programs based on sport-specific injury trends.
9. Uphold Mass General Brigham values in decision-making and behavior, including Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk, Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, and Teamwork & Collaboration.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BOC Certification and MA Licensure as an Athletic Trainer required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Job Information

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, and to perform essential job functions.