Essential Job Responsibilities:

Function across the spectrum of the HP program by providing and facilitating injury prevention, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, and performance enhancement. Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with the priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel.
Provide HP services within the ATC’s scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC’s scope of practice.
Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC’s scope of practice
Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients in order to identify opportunities for improvement. It is the ATC’s responsibility to review meeting notes/information for the meetings if not present.
Serve as advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
Serve as an advisor to the HP Program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of patient care delivered.
Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
Participate in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans. Submit input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
Perform clinical and administrative tasks as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Document care provided, work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and/or the HP Enterprise- wide database (i.e., SPEAR), as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Literately utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Athletic training.
Must be NATABOC Certified.
Experience in the field of strength and conditioning is strongly recommended but not required.
Possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or shall obtain the certification within the first year of employment.
Minimum of 5 years or more of accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at levels of NCAA
Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying respective settings.
Valid unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories.
Must maintain credentials requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable. Must meet physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lift and manipulate.

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

Contract Length: More than 1 year

Contract Renewal: Likely

Full Time Opportunity: Yes

Typical end time: 4PM

Typical start time: 6AM

Work Remotely: No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

NATABOC Certification (Required)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (Required)
Must have a valid unrestricted Athletic Trainer License (Required)

Work Location: One onsite location

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