Atlantic Health is searching for a fully qualified Field Athletic Trainer for their Sports Medicine department. The Field Athletic Trainer has advanced sports medicine knowledge and evidence-based practice experience to provide athletic training services to AHS affiliated School or Team Organization to autonomously provide medical care to all athletes affiliated with designated School or Team Organization.
Principal Accountabilities:
Administrative supervision of affiliated School or Team Organization''s Athletic Training Department
Daily supervision of direct reports
Provide feedback on performance and submit comments on annual performance evaluations for direct reports
Oversees hiring, promotions, and transfers for direct reports
Establishes weekly work schedules for physicians and direct reports
Establishes and adjusts athletic training room hours of operation based on athlete and athletic department needs
Annually develops and revises emergency action plans to ensure compliance with standards of best practice and relevant rules and regulations.
Provides educational opportunities focused on overall athlete wellness and injury prevention for athletes, coaches, and medical staff as indicated
Manages and resolves complex grievances related to the medical care provided to athletes
Acts as liaison between athlete and physician
Clinical supervision of affiliated School or Team Organization''s Athletic Training Program
Perform history and physical examinations on indicated athletes
Use clinical judgement to coordinate referrals and follow-up care on indicated athletes
Provide emergency medical coverage during all home athletic events
Deliver treatment and rehabilitation to indicated athletes
Promotes, develop, and implement safety and injury prevention measures
Schedule on campus injury clinics and pre-participation physicals
Maintain HIPPA compliant medical records
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.
We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America''s ''50 Best Hospitals'' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World''s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker''s Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.
Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Required:
B.S. Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
Active BOC certification
NJ Athletic Training License in good standing
BLS Certification
Valid and Unrestricted Driver''s License with clean driving record, required