Industrial Certified Athletic Trainer

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System seeks an Industrial Certified Athletic Trainer to lead injury prevention, care, and rehabilitation in an industrial setting. You will assess injuries, coordinate treatment plans, and provide ergonomic education to reduce musculoskeletal risks.

Strong documentation and communication with leadership are essential. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in athletic training, 3 years of experience, National Certification, Georgia licensure or eligibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training required.
• 3 years athletic training experience required.
• National Certification required; Georgia licensure or eligibility.
• BLS certification required; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates readiness to work and provides clearances as applicable.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop comprehensive rehab programs.
• Conducts injury assessments and documents patient progress.
• Handles urgent situations and enforces safety/OSHA standards.
• Provides ergonomic education and health guidance in the workplace.

Skills

MS Office

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

The Industrial Certified Athletic Trainer will provide proactive injury prevention, injury care, assessment, and medical triage as defined by OSHA standards, including ergonomic postural education and/or escalation of medical care if needed. Providing ergonomic support by understanding the site operations, job processes, and physical demands to make ergonomic recommendations to prevent more serious musculoskeletal conditions from occurring. Coordinating and implementing rehabilitation treatment plans that incorporate therapeutic exercise, modalities, and work conditioning as necessary. Fitness and wellness management and education. Keeping accurate, detailed documentation with efficiency while being able to provide feedback to the industrial athlete and client for continuous health improvements. Understanding and providing reports with key metrics to leadership, client partners, and operations management. Basic knowledge of workers’ compensation and OSHA regulations. A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision. Be able to maintain confidentiality. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Experience

3 Years Athletic Training experience - Required

License & Certification

National Certificaton - Required

Georgia Licensed Athletic Trainer or eligible - Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Evaluates readiness to work for employees in the industrial work place and provides clearances when applicable.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for the industrial athlete in the industrial workplace. Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, as needed, Applies protective or injury preventive devices as warranted.
• Conducts initial assessments of injury to provide emergency or continued care. Assesses and reports the progress of recovering industrial athletes to managers and physicians. Submits appropriate written reports to the therapist of the patient’s progress. Completes timely documentation to support skilled services delivered and billed.
• Effectively handles urgent/emergency situations while maintaining quality of service.
• Implements and enforces standards in collaboration with the Safety and Health Department.

Learn more about the many benefits available to SJ/C co-workers. From wellness programs and insurance options to child care and housing opporunities, SJ/C invests in the health and well-being of our co-workers in many ways.