Certified Athletic Trainer - Tacoma

Olympic Sports & Spine; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Matching 401K

Medical benefits

PTO & Holidays

Advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Company events

Job summary

Olympic Sports & Spine is seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to support Lincoln High School and the Tacoma Mall Blvd clinic. The ATC will provide comprehensive athletic training services at the assigned high school, including injury evaluation, treatment, rehab, and return-to-play planning.

The role requires WA state licensure, BOC certification, and BLS; occasional travel to games and events is involved.

Qualifications

• Degree in athletic training with active BOC certification.
• Washington state licensure to practice athletic training.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for a designated high school throughout the school year.
• Attend games and practices, manage treatment, and develop preventive programs.
• Communicate injury and treatment plans to coaches, parents, and physicians; oversee rehab and return-to-play.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

BOC certification

Tools

BLS certification

Washington state licensure

Job description

Athletic Trainers - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Olympic Sports & Spine, Western Washington’s leading

school-based athletic training services provider.

The health and welfare of our student-athletes depend on timely and exceptional healthcare. At Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS), we are committed to excellence. Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS) is the official athletic training provider for the Tacoma School District, and we are seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our dynamic team and serve Lincoln High School and our Tacoma Mall Blvd clinic.

• The ATC will provide comprehensive athletic training services for an assigned high school throughout the school year, including, but not limited to, attending games and practices, providing training room treatment for injuries, developing preventive programs to minimize sports-related injuries, and managing emergencies involving student-athlete injuries. Communicate injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, and team physicians. Complete a thorough and accurate athletic injury evaluation and provide first aid and immediate care for acute injuries. Assess, develop, implement, and oversee appropriate rehabilitation and return-to-play programs for athletes' concussion screening.
• The Athletic Trainer will attend all practices and games, including traveling with the team to away games, community events, state championships, parks & rec league sports, and signature events such as the Tacoma City Marathon, Sound to Narrows, and Hoopfest.

A Special Practice Environment

High school-based work requires collaboration with school administrators, coaches, team physicians, athletes, and parents. We want our athletic trainers to feel genuine "ownership" of the assigned school. Therefore, all Athletic Trainers are given significant independence to represent the OSS brand while simultaneously receiving direct, immediate, and expert support from the OSS team.

These are unique opportunities to join a group of 20+ other Athletic Trainers backed by the region's leading sports medicine company. This program receives uncommon and immediate support from an all-athletic trainer management team. Locally owned and operated, Olympic Sports & Spine has been a leader in therapy and sports medicine in South Puget Sound since 1984. It is recognized for its focus on clinical excellence and its One-On-One patient care model.

OSS's affiliation with MultiCare offers schools and their student-athletes unparalleled Sports Medicine and Orthopedic expertise. With MultiCare physicians on the sidelines, ready to expedite follow-up appointments, facilitate access to imaging, and quickly address other medical needs arising from athletic participation, student-athletes receive rapid access to world-class care.

Great Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, a $5,000 Sign-On bonus, and more... Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

• https://www.osstherapy.com/employee-benefits
• Matching 401K, medical, PTO, and holidays.
• Advancement opportunities
• Flexibility within the work schedule
• Company-wide celebrations and events!
• 21 OSS locations

Candidates must hold a degree in athletic training, be BOC-certified, have BLS certification, and be licensed in Washington State.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a professional, compliant, and high-integrity workplace, all employment offers at Olympic Sports & Spine are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening. This process may include, but is not limited to, verification of prior employment and education, a credit check (if relevant to the position), criminal history review, and reference checks.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to this screening process. Please note that any offer of employment will remain conditional until the screening is complete and the results meet the standards set by Olympic Sports & Spine.

Olympic Sports & Spine is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all background screenings in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.