What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) position at Optimize Health & Sports?
Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Optimize Health & Sport | Farmington & Murray, Utah
Pay: $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time | Approximately 35–40 hours per week
About the Opportunity
Optimize Health & Sport is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our team in Farmington and Murray, Utah.
We are dedicated to helping patients improve mobility, recover from injuries, manage pain, and return to the activities they enjoy. Our approach combines personalized, hands-on care with innovative therapeutic technologies, including TECAR therapy.
This is an opportunity for an athletic trainer who enjoys working directly with patients, wants to expand their experience with advanced therapeutic modalities, and values being part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Prior TECAR experience is not required. Equipment-specific training will be provided.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate injuries and develop, implement, and adjust rehabilitation plans within your licensed scope of practice.
- Administer TECAR therapy following equipment-specific training and competency validation, consistent with applicable requirements.
- Welcome patients, gather relevant medical history, explain treatments, and answer questions.
- Assess treatment suitability, identify contraindications, and monitor patient comfort, response, and progress.
- Collaborate with our chiropractic physician and clinical team to coordinate patient care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
- Educate patients about their treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, clinical parameters, patient progress, and other required records.
- Prepare treatment rooms and equipment, perform routine equipment checks, and follow infection-control and safety procedures.
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative staff to support scheduling, patient flow, and a positive patient experience.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities while contributing to a supportive and professional team environment.
Required Qualifications
- Active Utah Athletic Trainer license in good standing.
- Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
- Education from an accredited athletic training program meeting Utah licensure requirements.
- Current emergency cardiac care certification meeting applicable requirements, including CPR and AED skills.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and therapeutic modalities.
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment within professional scope, demonstrated competency, and established protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and respect for patient privacy.
- Dependable, professional, and committed to delivering compassionate patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation, or a multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with TECAR therapy, radiofrequency-based therapeutic equipment, or other advanced treatment modalities.
- Experience using electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
- Experience monitoring rehabilitation progress and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
Training and Professional Development
Optimize Health & Sport provides equipment-specific training in TECAR therapy and established clinical protocols.
You will have the opportunity to develop experience with innovative therapeutic technologies while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals.
All treatment activities must remain within the athletic trainer's Utah scope of practice, demonstrated competency, professional standards, manufacturer instructions, and applicable clinic protocols.
Schedule and Locations
- Full-time position, approximately 35–40 hours per week.
- Generally Monday through Friday, with scheduling adjustments based on clinic needs.
- Work at both our Murray and Farmington, Utah locations.
- On-site patient care position.
Compensation and Benefits
- $25.00–$30.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
- Full-time employment.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Seven paid holidays.
- TECAR therapy training and opportunities for professional development.
Why Join Optimize Health & Sport?
At Optimize, we believe that helping people feel better is only part of the goal. We want to help them move better, recover stronger, and improve their overall quality of life.
Our team combines clinical expertise with innovative treatment approaches and a commitment to personalized care.
We're looking for someone who shares that philosophy, enjoys learning, takes pride in their work, and genuinely cares about making a difference in patients' lives.
Whether you're an experienced athletic trainer or earlier in your career, this position offers an opportunity to expand your skills in a collaborative clinical environment.
If you're passionate about sports medicine, rehabilitation, and helping people achieve better outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join the Optimize Health & Sport team.
Optimize Health & Sport is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs, consistent with applicable law.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC)?
- Do you currently hold an active Utah Athletic Trainer license in good standing?
- Are you available to work approximately 35–40 hours per week at our Murray and Farmington locations?
- Are you familiar with TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) therapy or have you used it in a clinical setting? Prior TECAR experience is not required, and training will be provided.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30