ATHLETIC TRAINER

Job Description

Job Description

ATHLETIC TRAINER

355TH SQUADRON

Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer (Certified)

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:

355TH SQUADRON

5020 E Arizola St

Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona 85707

JOB SUMMARY:

The ATC shall function across the spectrum of the HP program by providing and facilitating injury prevention, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, and performance enhancement. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform the following services in support of the HPO program for AFSPECWAR personnel. This position is a personal service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide HP services within the ATC’s scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• Utilize screening information to develop rehabilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
• Assist in the development of the unit’s rehabilitation system in accordance with all local, state, and national laws and regulations, as well as licensing and insurance certification.
• Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HP staff for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC’s scope of practice.
• Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC’s scope of practice.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as an advisor to the unit leadership in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
• Serve as an advisor to the unit leadership for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of squadron member’s care delivered.
• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure currency with the provision of care.
• Participate in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other HP staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
• Assist the unit leadership in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
• Assist the unit leadership in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across the program.
• Assist with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans. Submit input to the unit leadership.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the unit leadership.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for squadron member’s care.
• Maintain all equipment required for providing rehabilitation/pre-habilitation within the HP program to include but not limited to cryotherapy tanks, cold tubs, Garston/scraping tools and cupping equipment.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Squadrons will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the squadron leadership and required by AFSPECWAR staff.
• Document care and work performed in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) as directed by unit leadership and/or higher headquarters.
• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by unit leadership.
• Collect and report all data as requested by the unit leadership and AFSPECWAR staff.
• Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in Athletic Training from an accredited college or university and will be National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) certified. Maintenance of this certification shall be an enduring element of the requirement. The contractor ATC will provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
• A minimum of five years of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR military members.
• Possess additional credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through
• the National Strength and Conditioning Association or as a certified Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA).
• Ability to function across the spectrum of the contract and perform duties within the performance or rehabilitation domains.
• A current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws. If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact hr at laredotechnical.com.

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

Company Description

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. LTSI connects the right opportunity to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.\r\n\r\nLTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most! \r\n\r\nAs a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.