Certified Athletic Trainer

Certified Athletic Trainer

Kinglsey Field ANGB, OR 

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, collaborate, and implement a program alongside the S&C Coach with a focus on holistic and long-term health versus physical performance. 
• Ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness and conditioning programs customized to meet individual needs. 
• Screen for risk factors that would increase the risk of injury/illness. These screening procedures must include flexibility and mobility assessments, muscular strength and endurance assessments, cardiovascular fitness assessments, postural and ergonomic assessment, and body composition assessments. 
• Utilize manual therapy and modalities for the treatment, rehabilitation, and optimization of Aircrew. Evaluate and treat aircrew with acute or chronic complaints within the scope of practice, including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization/manipulation, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic treatments. These services must be provided within 48 hours of request, contingent upon the patient's availability for treatment. 
• Implement neck and spine strengthening protocols that are evidence-based and specific to aircrew. These protocols will be based on both subjective and objective measures of spine health; measurements could include Oswestry Disability Index, SF-36, Neck Disability Index, Sorenson test, and neck isometric strength. These measurements are to be predetermined, research validated, related to the needs of high Gz aircrew, and consistent with current rehabilitation and performance best practice. 
• Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide each aircrew member seeking prehab/prevention services an initial performance evaluation within one week of the request. 
• Attend required continuing education to remain licensed per state or national agency requirements. 
• Complete all unit/government in-processing requirements and computer-based training as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, newcomer's orientation, and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments 
• Complete all unit and MTF in-processing requirements, to include computer-based trainings as required by the Department of Defense, Air Force, or the MTF training, on-line Relias health training, Genesis training, peer review, newcomer's orientation and other job specific trainings which could include simulations and other hands-on training opportunities/assessments. 
• Assist with management of physical conditioning supply inventories. Provide input to organization regarding supply needs and optimal equipment. 
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records of workload. May be required to document patient encounters using mandated government systems in accordance with guidance and direction. 
• Ensure patient privacy is respected and complies with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. 
• Perform work assignments in compliance with instructions, policies, or accepted practices of Defense Health Agency (DHA) and MTF requirements. 
• Conduct required clinical and non-clinical administrative responsibilities and maintains patient care records IAW DHA. 
• Monitor access to care and employs electronic systems, software programs, and databases for patient care documentation and administrative responsibilities (i.e. Mandatory 72hr MHS Genesis patient entries). 
• Facilitate and instruct patients to enhance their general knowledge of sports medicine concepts, injury prevention strategies, self-rehabilitative techniques, and functional movement assessment in order to develop independence of action and allow participation in their own fitness prescriptions.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHAPM. AND  2 years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance environment. 
• Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education – related discipline. 
• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training. 
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
• Dental Insurance (Humana)*
• Vision Insurance (Humana)*
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health Savings Account with Employer Match
• Prescription Drug Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Days Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
 Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected classes under the laws applicable to Potomac Healthcare Solutions. 
 

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.