Per Diem Athletic Trainer - Hudson County, NJ

JAG PT; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive CE credits

Supervisor standing orders provided

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Job summary

JAG Physical Therapy in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a licensed athletic trainer for a part-time, on-site role. You will provide athletic training services at events and clinics, perform preventive care, and participate in emergency response as needed.

The position requires a CAATE-approved degree, BOC certification with 50 CEUs per cycle, NJ licensure, and DOE clearance. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team and pursue flexible scheduling within our care-first model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training with CAATE approval.
• BOC certification with ongoing CEU requirements.
• NJ athletic trainer licensure and DOE clearance.
• Maintain personal liability insurance and adaptability to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic trainer services for events and competition.
• Coordinate medical and risk management for all athletes.
• Deliver preventive care (taping, bracing) and emergency care (CPR, first aid).
• Document injuries and treatments per policies and licensure standards.
• Communicate with athlete, family, and others in plan of care.
• Collaborate with JAG professionals in related programs.

Skills

Athletic training

CAATE approved program

BOC certification

CEU compliance

NJ licensure

DOE clearance

Liability insurance

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in athletic training

Job description

Job Category: Athletic Training

Requisition Number: ATHLE003472

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $50 USD per hour

Locations

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Jersey City - Journal Squ
Jersey City, NJ 07306, USA

Provide athletic trainer services and applicable administrative tasks to persons and organizations affiliated with JAG Athletic Training outreach athletic training contracts. The athletic trainer (AT) will practice said profession within the parameters of their state of practice AT license bylaws and will follow both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and Board of Certification. These duties, set forth below, are based on the needs of the contracted organization and JAG Athletic Training Services and should not be considered all-inclusive. The Athletic Training Leadership team, as necessary, shall modify the duties.

Who We Are:

JAG Physical Therapy's care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with over 170 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area's top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area's largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Exclusive access to complimentary Continuing Education credits
• Supervising Physician Standing Orders provided
• Flexible and convenient scheduling opportunities

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification
• Maintain the BOC-required 50 CEU's per certification period (every two years)
• Licensed by the State of Jersey as an Athletic Trainer
• NJ Department of Education (DOE) clearance
• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance
• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What You'll Do:

• Provide AT services for athletic events and competition
• Coordinates, manages, and implements the medical and risk management of all athletes, inclusive of preventative care (taping, bracing, etc.) and emergency care (CPR, first aid, etc.)
• Demonstrates speed, efficiency, and flexibility in the provisions of care, utilizing effective critical thinking skills
• Documentation of injury, illness, treatment, rehabilitation, etc., in adherence with the JAG Athletic Training policy, JAG Athletic Training contracted site policy, and state of licensure professional practice standards
• Utilizes effective communication skills to involve athlete, family, and others as necessary and appropriate in plan of care (within HIPPA/FERPA guidelines)
• Collaborates with other JAG professionals in programs such as Physical Therapy and refers for service when needed
• Regularly communicate with the supervising physician pertaining to standard operating procedures, developed in agreement with the supervising physician and covering AT, which the AT follows when not directly supervised by the physician

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you'll love about us section is based on full time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BOC Athletic Trainer

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