Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $30 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Fort Johnson, LA

Amergis Healthcare Services is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Athletic Trainer to join the U.S. Army’s rapidly expanding Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program:

Position:

This is more than just an athletic training role, it’s an opportunity to be part of the Army’s largest human performance optimization initiative. As a key member of a interdisciplinary team, you’ll help drive real outcomes, including a 23% increase in Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) pass rates, reduced musculoskeletal injuries, and improvements in behavioral health. Launched in 2018 and scaled across brigades beginning in 2020, H2F has already been implemented in 45 active-duty brigades, with full expansion to 110 brigades expected by fiscal year 2027.

Schedule Expectations:

• Monday-Friday, 40hrs/week, No Overtime
• 0600-1500 (may vary depending on unit scheduling)
  
  

Minimum Requirements: (to include, but not limited to)

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• 2 years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years
• Passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer examination and hold current credentials of Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC)
• Unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states; the District of Colombia; or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide health care within the scope of practice for ATs per state practice acts. Licenses shall be current, active, valid and unrestricted. Additional licenses held by a provider must be in good standing whether they are inactive, expired, or limit the provider's practice to a military setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification
• Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• Current physical and immunizations
  
  

Physical Demands: (to include, but not limited to)

• The role is dynamic and on-site, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment. Duties and priorities may shift throughout the workday, and interaction with soldiers during training or recovery is hands-on and proactive. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and spend time on feet, in the elements, while carrying supplies.
  
  

Responsibilities: (to include, but not limited to)

• AT services may be provided in the following locations: fitness centers/gyms, BDE/AST/BN/CO or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the Soldier Performance Readiness Center (SPRC)
• Work includes providing forward Musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, Injury Prevention (IP) and performance optimization services
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team that may include physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists
• Contribute to soldier readiness by delivering prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries
• Engage in performance optimization strategies that address the five H2F readiness domains: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual
• Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and enhance overall unit readiness
• Leverage data and tools developed by the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) to track and improve performance outcomes
• Serve as a key player in improving soldier performance, ACFT pass rates, and resilience across the force
  
  

Competencies: (to include, but not limited to)

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and patient care
• Able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with Soldiers, and other personnel
• Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds
• Able to operate a personal or Government computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel
  
  

In addition to our standard benefits, we are offering the following:

• 2 weeks paid time off
• Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave
• Paid federal holidays
• Reimbursement for annual board certification, state license (if applicable), annual membership dues, and BLS/CPR certification
• Professional development and CEU Reimbursement
• College Partnership Programs

Benefits


At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.


About Amergis


Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.


Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.