Orthopedic Athletic Trainer: Rehab, Prevention & Team Coverage

ConnectedHealth; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth seeks a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to support orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants in a clinic, provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services to local high school, ski, and snowboard teams, and develop strength and return-to-activity programs for post-operative patients.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vitals, documenting histories, delivering treatment and education, coordinating with schedulers and therapy teams, applying devices,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current NATABOC ATC certification required.
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required.
• Strong skills in athletic taping, durable medical equipment fitting, casting, splinting, and orthopedic patient care.
• Strong critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Passionate about sports medicine, orthopedics, and helping athletes safely return to activity.
• Willing to learn and collaborate in both clinical and athletic environments.

Responsibilities

• Support orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants with patient care.
• Greet, room, obtain vitals and medical histories, and document patient information.
• Carry out treatment recommendations and provide patient education.
• Prepare for and assist with in-office procedures.
• Coordinate care with surgery schedulers, authorization teams, physical therapy, and other departments.
• Fabricate, adjust, and remove orthopedic devices and apply mobilization and immobilization devices.
• Assist with traction, casting, splinting, wound dressings, and suture removal.
• Provide athletic training coverage for local high school, ski, and snowboard teams, including injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
• Develop and follow emergency action plans for athletic facilities and events.
• Provide concussion education and training for coaching staff.
• Assist with strength and conditioning and safe return-to-activity programs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coaches, athletes, parents, and athletic directors

Skills

Athletic training

Critical thinking

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree

NATABOC ATC certification

BLS certification

Master's degree preferred

CSCS certification preferred

Orthopedic Technician program preferred

AT residency or fellowship training preferred

1 year hospital/clinic experience preferred

Job description

ConnectedHealth seeks a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to support orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants in a clinic, provide injury prevention and rehabilitation services to local high school, ski, and snowboard teams, and develop strength and return-to-activity programs for post-operative patients.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking vitals, documenting histories, delivering treatment and education, coordinating with schedulers and therapy teams, applying devices,