Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Details: Make a direct impact on worker health and injury prevention while enjoying a flexible, independent work environment. As an Industrial Ergonomic & Injury Prevention Specialist, you will bring your clinical skills onsite to help employees stay healthy, safe, and performing at their best.

• Starting Hours: 32 hours per week.

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday

• Great Pay - $75,000 plus benefits, bonus and commission opportunities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health Degree Field;
  Kinesiology, Athletic Trainer, PTA/OTA or other Health Related Field.

• Industrial & Clinical experience (Preferred).

• CPR Certification (Required).

• Onsite at a Manufacturing Facility.

Role Description The Certified Athletic Trainer role is a full-time, on-site position located in Columbia, Maryland. This role focuses on providing direct injury prevention, evaluation, and early intervention services to employees in industrial and corporate settings. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting ergonomic and functional assessments, developing and implementing individualized prevention, rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning programs, and educating employees and leaders on safe work practices and body mechanics. The Certified Athletic Trainer will collaborate with safety, operations, and human resources teams to identify risk trends, support return-to-work plans, and help reduce injury-related costs and absenteeism. Documentation of services, participation in safety and wellness initiatives, and continuous improvement of onsite injury prevention programs are key components of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Injury Prevention and Prevention strategies for musculoskeletal disorders in workplace settings.
• Professional expertise in Athletic Training, with experience applying athletic training principles to industrial and corporate environments.
• Knowledge of Strength & Conditioning methods to design safe, functional programs that support employee performance and resilience.
• Skills in Rehabilitation, including early intervention, corrective exercise, and support for safe return-to-work.
• Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (e.G., BOC certification) and eligibility for or possession of state licensure.
• Experience or education in ergonomics, kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field is highly beneficial.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse employee populations, build trust, and deliver effective training and coaching.
• Comfort working in industrial or manufacturing environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams (safety, operations, HR).
• Strong documentation, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently on-site.

Scope:

Working directly with Industrial Athletes on body mechanics training, symptom management, onsite early injury intervention, ergonomics training and assessments. The focus is on early intervention services to help employers with their health and wellness goals. Our teams work directly on the plant or office floors providing job coaching to employees, assistance w/ ergonomics and implement strategies to prevent symptoms from developing into long term injuries.

Basic Job Duties:

• Follow site specific protocols for providing onsite injury triage and symptom management. Must be knowledgeable about Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and proper injury care treatment and protocols to manage work and non-work related discomfort.
• Provide education and awareness of ergonomics, posture, movement screens of the musculoskeletal system, fitness for job performance, and education on first aid and care of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Must be professional to deliver Team Presentations to management and employees.
• Provide ergonomic services such as office assessments, job evaluations, ergo equipment installs, classes and assist Safety Team with ergonomic projects.
• Responsible for identifying ergonomic and behavioral risk factors for MSD prevention. May perform posture and body mechanics analysis for proper job fit of the worker.
• Development of stretching and or other work fitness programs for strengthening, stretching, endurance, and aerobic capacity to maximize fitness for job performance and reduce risk of injuries.
• Computer / Administration: Preparing reports, documenting daily visits, developing presentations, using web based applications.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of four academic years of pre-professional and professional study in a specialized curriculum;
  preferred accredited byCAATE, certified by the NATA BOC.
• PTA/OTA: Associates degree with a professional clinical degree in rehabilitation.
• Experience >
  1 yr. preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold Driver’s License, Insurance, and have reliable transportation.

• Must have excellent computer skills, documentation and report writing skills.

• CPR Certification or obtain certification by hire date.

• Must Pass Drug Screen and Background Check.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Ergonomic Training.

• Continued Education.

• Health/Wellness/Medical Stipend.

• Holiday Pay.

• PTO.

• Company Laptop and Phone.

We are a premier company that provides services in multiple states for a wide variety of industries. Our specialty is workplace employer services and we partner with large companies to instill proactive programs to prevent injuries, reduce worker’s compensation, and healthcare costs. For almost 20 years, our multi-disciplinary teams work with Occupational Health & Safety Teams to effectively provide onsite services as part of Occupational & Ergonomic Program, including injury assessments and ergonomic services.

Company Description: Ergonomic Consultants Inc. (ECI), headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, is a global provider of comprehensive ergonomic and injury prevention services founded in 2006. The organization specializes in strategic injury prevention and ergonomic programs that help employers reduce musculoskeletal disorder risks, lower workers’ compensation and healthcare costs, and build strong safety cultures. ECI’s onsite solutions are considered the “Gold Standard” for workplace ergonomic services, supporting safe, high-quality, and productive work environments. The company serves a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, utilities, pharmaceuticals, government agencies, healthcare, and insurance, and provides services to OSHA-VPP sites and VPPPA conferences. ECI’s mission is to help organizations improve employee safety and injury reduction while positively impacting bottom-line performance.