Rehab Services Athletic Trainer - Temp to Hire, Benefit Eligible

Boomerang Healthcare Limited; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

License & Tuition Reimbursements

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Boomerang Healthcare Limited in Sacramento seeks an Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers to join the Functional Restoration Program and support physical therapists through treatment, education, and leadership of specialty classes. The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and teamwork within a biopsychosocial care model.

The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, onsite in Sacramento, with a temporary-to-hire pathway.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Exercise Science or related field preferred; associate degree required.
• Certification in Personal Training from NASM / ACSM / ACE / Nesta or Athletic Trainer Certification required.
• Experience with functional assessments and rehabilitation is preferred.
• Leadership and ability to coordinate treatment plans with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapist/chiropractor in treatment and carry out plans.
• Educate patients in exercises and functional activities.
• Reinforce biopsychosocial model in daily patient interactions.
• Lead and coordinate specialty classes (yoga, nutrition, wellness) as needed.
• Document observations in EMR weekly and maintain safety.

Skills

Yoga

Meditation

Relaxation Training

Tai Chi

Qi Gong

Mindfulness

Leadership

Functional Assessments

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology

Associate's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (plus)

Job description

Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers are valued members of our treatment team, providing services to clients within our Functional Restoration Program in pain management. They play a crucial role in assisting the physical therapist, educating patients, and reinforcing a biopsychosocial model of treatment. Additionally, they possess the ability to design and lead specialty classes such as yoga, nutrition, wellness, or other relevant topics, enhancing the overall treatment program. These trainers demonstrate strong leadership skills, coordinating and supporting the team to ensure a cohesive and efficient treatment program. They also exhibit strong interpersonal skills, prioritize client safety, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and foster a culture of compassion, gratitude, and confidence in their interactions with clients and team members.

*This role is a temporary to hire opportunity, but is a full time, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm role onsite in Sacramento.

What you will do:

• Assisting the physical therapist/chiropractor in the treatment of individual clients and groups by carrying out treatment plans.
• Educating patients in exercises and functional activities specific to their needs and goals.
• Reinforcing a biopsychosocial model of treatment in daily interactions with clients experiencing chronic pain.
• Ability to work individually and with an interdisciplinary team to plan and implement treatment programs.
• Ability to prioritize client safety in performance of all job duties.
• Communicate observations with team members in weekly conferences to improve client care.
• Written documentation of observations in electronic medical record or other shared files in a timely manner on a weekly basis.
• Foster a culture of compassion and gratitude with coworkers and clients.
• Project and instill confidence in interactions with clients and team members.
• Conduct aftercare groups for reinforcement of skill building with Functional Restoration Program Graduates
• Running specialty classes such as yoga, nutrition, wellness, or other relevant topics based on added skill set to enhance the overall treatment program.
• Leading and providing guidance to other FRP trainers within the program.
• A solid understanding of the workers’ compensation system (training provided) is essential to effectively guide patients through the process and support them throughout their recovery journey. This role may involve providing education and assistance in both individual and group settings.
• A solid understanding of the workers’ compensation system (training provided) is essential to effectively guide patients through the process and support them throughout their recovery journey. This role may involve providing education and assistance in both individual and group settings.
• Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field preferred. Associate's degree or equivalent required. Master's degree in a related field is a plus.
• Valued skills sets including yoga, meditation, relaxation training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and mindfulness
• Previous experience with functional assessments.
• Personal Trainer Certification from an accredited agency (NASM, ACSM, ACE, Nesta) or Athletic Trainer Certification required.
• Previous clinical work with injured clients
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and progress patients in appropriate exercises to build strength, flexibility, and functional capacity.
• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Valued skill sets including yoga, meditation, relaxation training, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, nutrition, and mindfulness are a plus.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to take a lead role in coordinating and supervising treatment plans and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Compensation Range:

$25.00 to $30.00 Hourly

All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Amazing work/life balance
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
• License & Tuition Reimbursements
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs
• Supportive environment to help you grow and succeed

Boomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. We work with our patients to identify the cause of their pain and create a personalized treatment plan, recognizing that no two patients are alike, and neither is their pain. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC.

Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.