Certified Athletic Trainer

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Certified Athletic Trainer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Certified Athletic Trainer joining our team.

The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is responsible for multiple functions across the spectrum of the HP program by providing and facilitating injury prevention, basic care, acute care, effective rehabilitative care, and performance enhancement. The ATC provides and performs the following services in support of the HP program for personnel, with the priority of agency personnel.

HOW A CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

• Provides HP services within the scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
• Designs and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques.
• Provides instruction and guidance within the scope of practice.
• Participates in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Serves as advisor to the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
• Serves as an advisor to the HP Program Manager and / or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.
• Collaborates throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of patient care delivered.
• Conducts equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care.
• Participates in quarterly peer (record) reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
• Attends and participates in meetings with other program staff members and medical personnel as requested and / or required.
• Assists the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
• Assists the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs).
• Assists with the preparation of short and long-term fiscal plans. Submit input to the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator.
• Develops and promulgates training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator.
• Ensures safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment.
• 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.
• Performs clinical and administrative tasks as assigned by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator.
• Documents care provided, work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record (i.e., AHLTA, GENESIS, etc.) and / or the HP Enterprise- wide database (i.e., SPEAR), as directed by HP program Manager and / or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.
• Performs other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator.
• Collects and reports all data as requested by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.
• Literately utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.
• Loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic training

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

CLEARANCE : Must possess a Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI

LOCATION : Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :