Field Athletic Trainer @ Ridley High School

Rothman Orthopaedics; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Field Athletic Trainer at Rothman Orthopaedics will support scholastic athletes within Ridley High School and surrounding districts. This full-time role involves providing care at in-school and game locations, coordinating treatments, and maintaining injury tracking and referrals.

Schedule features a flexible shift with Monday–Saturday coverage and up to 25% travel, requiring collaboration with school staff and physicians to meet standards of practice for athletic healthcare in a secondary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an approved athletic training program.
• Active certification by PA Board of Medical Examiners and NATABOC.
• Current CPR certification and at least 2 years supervising athletic trainers or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office and related clinic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage and care for scholastic athletes in school settings.
• Coordinate treatments and scheduling for efficient time use.
• Maintain injury reports, referrals, and rehabilitation utilization.
• Deliver patient and family education on concussion, first aid, and follow-up care.
• Work with team physician and school athletic director for event coverage.
• Perform pre-season physicals and in-season/post-season conditioning programs.
• Ensure safety and proper use of equipment; participate in crisis management.

Skills

Athletic training

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: RO Media - Media, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Flexible Schedule, Job Category: Clinical, Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a full time Field Athletic Trainer to support Ridley High School!

Schedule: Monday through Saturdays; 40 hours per week based on school needs

Job Summary:

The Field Athletic Trainer provides services to scholastic athletes within an assigned school district program of care for all applicable sporting events, in school and game locations.

Key Accountabilities:

Athlete and patient referrals into RI network and relationship building within schools and communities.

Essential Duties:

• Schedules and coordinates athletic activities calendar and treatments for efficient use of time.
• Displays excellent internal and external customer service.
• Meets goals of the NATA for athletic health care in a secondary school setting including criteria for certification and continuing education units.
• Carries out supervisory tasks as assigned by management with regard to the management of the outreach athletic healthcare department.
• Prepares daily athletic training responsibilities for athletic health care as stated in standards of practice for certified athletic trainers.
• Provides monthly and seasonal reports for injury tracking, physician referral, and rehabilitation utilization.
• Implements treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities, and athletic conditioning as deemed necessary by treating physician or standing medical orders.
• Provides athletic health care coverage of assigned pre-season physicals, sports games or matches, and related events under the supervision of the secondary school’s athletic director.
• Promptly begins work assignments after receiving instructions in accordance with established policy with the ability to perform in an independent manner with minimal supervision.
• Determines athlete's physical readiness to participate.
• Implements pre-season, in-season and post-season strength and conditioning programs.
• Works confidently in crisis or emergency situation particularly with recognition of trauma, pathomechanics, psychological issues, and metabolic failure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety practices and use of athletic training equipment safely and efficiently.
• Informs athlete and families of important aspects of athletes present conditions including concussion, wound care, first aid, and follow-up care.
• Works effectively with team physician in sports coverage setting when appropriate.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required (graduate of an approved, accredited athletic training education program as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine); master's degree preferred.
• Actively certified by the Pennsylvania Board of Medical Examiners; Actively certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC), current CPR Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years working under the supervision of NATA-approved trainers or equivalent years’ experience in a professional ATC position.
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite.

Salary Range:

$45,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.