Athletic Trainer

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking an Athletic Trainer.

Location: Toledo, OH

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (AT) is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. The AT shall utilize a range of principles and methodologies to provide examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and outcome assessment for assigned personnel to include but not limited to operational provision of care associated with individual assessments, injury prevention and human performance interventions of musculoskeletal conditions in support of personnel readiness.

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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and a Master's degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education‑related discipline.
• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
• 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.
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 1 Security Clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

About LMR

LMR is a service‑disabled veteran‑owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.

LMR Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are a qualified applicant with a disability in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. EOE Disability/Veteran.