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Athletic Trainer

Professional Physical Therapy
Rutherford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Certified Athletic Trainer — Division II Athletic Program
Full-Time | Athletic Training Services

Salary: $55,000-65,000

Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a certified Great Place to Work®. We are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients while supporting their overall health, wellness, and performance.

Join a Team You’ll Want to Stay With

At Professional Physical Therapy, we believe in supporting our clinicians and creating an environment where they can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, you’ll work closely with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, and Physical Therapists to provide high-quality athletic training services within a Division II athletic program.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference both on and off the field, you’re in the right place.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Make an Impact: Provide direct athletic training services and support to Division II student-athletes.
  • Work as a Team: Collaborate with coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, student-athletes, and other members of the care team.
  • Keep Growing: Build your clinical skills through hands-on experience in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
  • Stay Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
  • Plan Ahead: 401(k) with company match to support your long-term goals.
  • Take Care of Yourself: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee discounts, and paid time off (PTO).
  • Get Rewarded: Quarterly bonus program and employee referral program.
  • Invest in Your Future: Student loan reimbursement program.
  • Enjoy Your Summer: Paid summers off!
What You’ll Do
  • Conduct initial assessments of athletes’ injuries or illnesses to provide emergency or continued care and determine whether referral to a physician is necessary.
  • Provide athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning in accordance with standards established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) and National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
  • Provide services to student-athletes under the direction of the team physician or through written referral from a physician, in accordance with applicable state athletic training practice laws and regulations.
  • Perform proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
  • Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and Physical Therapists.
  • Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, physicians, patients, and Company staff.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches, and the general public.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics, exercise physiology, infection control, professionalism and ethics, and the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
  • BOC certification required.
  • Current state athletic training licensure.
  • Knowledge of athletic injuries, including their prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment, and first aid.
  • Current CPR and/or AED certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, Physical Therapists, staff, and the general public.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to student-athletes.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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