Senior Athletic Trainer & Injury Prevention Leader

WVU Medicine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks an athletic trainer to lead a comprehensive sports medicine program for intercollegiate athletics. You will provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, and work with coaches, physicians, and parents to optimize athlete health.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or physiology, state licensure, and National Certification, with at least three years of experience; five years preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology required.
• Current Licensure as required by the state where services are provided.
• Nationally Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Three years of experience in Athletic Training.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site injury prevention, taping, bracing, and warm-up supervision.
• Responds to acute injuries and emergencies during practices and games.
• Conducts injury evaluations and coordinates referrals.
• Manages concussion protocols and return-to-play progression.
• Travels with teams as needed, often afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Conduct musculoskeletal assessments using clinical and functional testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or specialists when necessary.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and modalities to promote healing.
• Track progress and adjust plans based on recovery status.
• Educate on injury prevention and safe return-to-activity protocols.
• Maintain detailed and accurate treatment records.
• Ensure HIPAA/compliance with regulations and policies.
• Communicate with medical professionals, coaches, parents, and patients.
• Serve as a resource for injury prevention and athletic health education.
• Determine fitness for participation pre-season and post-injury.
• Assist in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
• Maintain an efficient athletic training room and equipment.
• Act as mentor for the athletic training group.
• Coordinate day-to-day for the athletic training group.

Skills

Athletic Training

Communication

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Monitoring

Problem Sensitivity

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Oral Comprehension

Near Vision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or Physiology

Job description

UHA University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks an athletic trainer to lead a comprehensive sports medicine program for intercollegiate athletics. You will provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, and work with coaches, physicians, and parents to optimize athlete health.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in athletic training or physiology, state licensure, and National Certification, with at least three years of experience; five years preferred.