Certified Athletic Trainer
Patrick Space Force Base, FL 
Share
Posted 25 days ago
Job Description

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support Patrick SFB in FL.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor 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 and perform the following services in support of HP program for AFSPECWAR personnel, with the priority on AFSPECWAR Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

Provide HP services within the ATC's scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

Utilizes 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 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.

Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.

Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria based job descriptions and performance standards.

Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across the program.

Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow for attendance at necessary conferences or courses to complete continuing education units required to maintain certification.

Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR and staff. The contractor shall be capable of meeting physical demands of training with AFSPECWAR including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe AFSPECWAR training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred)
  • Certified Athletic Trainer (NATABOC)
  • Basic Life Saver Certification (BLS)
  • Certification in at least 1 of the following highly desired: dry needling, acupuncture, Graston's Technique, ART, cupping
  • 5 years of experience with NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators
  • US Citizen
  • NACI background check

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
Email this Job to Yourself or a Friend
Indicates required fields