Job Description
Hopedale Medical Complex seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide PRN coverage across our rural healthcare campus and community partners. In this flexible, as-needed role, you will evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries, support injury prevention programs, apply taping and bracing, and guide safe return-to-play decisions. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and coaches, ensuring clear communication and thorough documentation. This position fits an AT who values personalized, community-based care and enjoys working with athletes, active patients, and older adults in a close-knit environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment for athletes and active patients.
- Deliver taping, bracing, and therapeutic modalities to support recovery.
- Develop and monitor individualized rehabilitation and return-to-play plans.
- Respond to acute injuries and emergencies in on-site or event settings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and coaches on care plans.
- Document assessments, treatments, and progress in accordance with policy.
- Educate patients, families, and teams on injury prevention and safe activity.
- Provide PRN coverage across hospital, clinic, outreach, and wellness settings.
- Support a compassionate, community-focused care environment.
- Maintain licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Required Skills
- Injury evaluation and assessment
- Therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation
- Taping and bracing techniques
- Manual therapy modalities
- Emergency and sideline care
- Documentation and EMR use
- Communication with physicians and coaches
- Patient and family education
- Return-to-play protocols
- Coordination of care across settings
