Atlantic Health System
Field Athletic Trainer: Full Time, Sports Medicine
Atlantic Health System, Convent Station, New Jersey, us, 07961
JOB DESCRIPTION
Atlantic Health is searching for a well qualified Field Athletic Trainer for the Sports Medicine Department. The incumbent will be responsible for advanced sports medicine knowledge and evidence-based practice to provide athletic training services to AHS affiliated School or Team Organization. Autonomously provide medical care to all athletes affiliated with designated School or Team Organization. This is a benefitted position in which the incumbent will have the full array of benefits that Atlantic Health has to offer including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Work-Life Alignment, and more.
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 HIPAA compliant medical records
Qualifications Required:
B.S. Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
Active BOC certification
NJ Athletic Training License in good standing
BLS Certification
About Us At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
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:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
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 System 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
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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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 System, 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.
About the Team Atlantic Sports Health offers a wide range of world-class care using a comprehensive approach to injury prevention and treatment. Young or old, professional, or amateur, we have the expertise, advanced technology and services that expand our understanding of the body's response to all forms of physical activity. Our progressive treatments are designed to achieve optimal results with physician, patient and therapist working as a team toward the goal of full recovery. Designated as a Center of Excellence by Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners, Atlantic Sports Health has highly trained and experienced physicians, who are experts at diagnosing and treating orthopedic and sports medicine problems and are active participants in academic and research programs. We also serve as the flagship Clinical Sports Performance site for Cybex and the Cybex Research Institute.
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Atlantic Health is searching for a well qualified Field Athletic Trainer for the Sports Medicine Department. The incumbent will be responsible for advanced sports medicine knowledge and evidence-based practice to provide athletic training services to AHS affiliated School or Team Organization. Autonomously provide medical care to all athletes affiliated with designated School or Team Organization. This is a benefitted position in which the incumbent will have the full array of benefits that Atlantic Health has to offer including Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Work-Life Alignment, and more.
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 HIPAA compliant medical records
Qualifications Required:
B.S. Degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
Active BOC certification
NJ Athletic Training License in good standing
BLS Certification
About Us At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
Atlantic Mobile Health
Atlantic Rehabilitation
We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
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:
100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
NJ Sustainable Business
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 System 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
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
____________________________________________
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 System, 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.
About the Team Atlantic Sports Health offers a wide range of world-class care using a comprehensive approach to injury prevention and treatment. Young or old, professional, or amateur, we have the expertise, advanced technology and services that expand our understanding of the body's response to all forms of physical activity. Our progressive treatments are designed to achieve optimal results with physician, patient and therapist working as a team toward the goal of full recovery. Designated as a Center of Excellence by Atlantic Accountable Care Organization and Optimus Healthcare Partners, Atlantic Sports Health has highly trained and experienced physicians, who are experts at diagnosing and treating orthopedic and sports medicine problems and are active participants in academic and research programs. We also serve as the flagship Clinical Sports Performance site for Cybex and the Cybex Research Institute.
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