Athletic Trainer I

Boston Children's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
May 29, 2025
Job Posting Description At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary: This Athletic Training position allows for a unique blend of traditional high school sports coverage with duties in our hospital's ambulatory Sports Medicine clinic. Within the clinic, responsibilities will include assisting in the diagnostic Sports Medicine ultrasound and regenerative medicine program and administering EPAT/shockwave treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. As the yearly high school coverage requirements end, the focus will shift to full-time hospital clinic coverage. Schedule: 3-4 days per week in the hospital/clinics (mornings) and 5 days per week at Needham High School (afternoons). Weekend cover required as needed Key Responsibilities: Supporting the physician within their capabilities including evaluation, intervention, taping, and home exercise programs Acting as a liaison between the patients, the doctors and support staff Assisting support staff in daily duties and triage and ensures communication and coordination with both hospital and outside communities 50% of the time at will be spent at the hospital and the other 50% will be spent working at Needham High school Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Education, Allied Health, or Applied Sciences required Experience: Ability to travel between the hospital/Clinics and Needham High School Licensure/ Certifications: National Athletic Trainer Association certification and licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Allied Health required Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption). Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.