The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of athletic injuries. They also educate the public on wellness and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement patient care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Health Education or a related field. Required certifications include BOC Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CPR/BLS certification.
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Job description
Smithfield, Virginia Hiring Range $53,900.00 - $74,150.00/Annual Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Responsible for educating the public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness and other health-related issues.
Location of work might include any combination of outpatient clinic; recreational facility, school, or university treatment headquarters; or at practice or game sites.
What you will do Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
Collaborates appropriately with other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
Participates in care team meeting.
Participates positively in the training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
Proactively participates in and provides feedback to team members/learners.
Demonstrates the ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Demonstrates consistent fiscal accountability by providing recommendations and participating in supply utilization changes that support cost containment.
Participates and provides feedback in new equipment/product evaluations; identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings and waste reduction.
Promotes a healthy community through participation in educational offerings, pre-season physicals, screenings, health fairs, and other health promotion opportunities.
Demonstrates the ability to design and implement prevention programs and the ability to provide appropriate injury recognition, evaluation, and immediate care.
Effectively participates in rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and completes appropriate documentation and follow-up communication in a timely manner.
Works closely with other members of sports medicine team to determine opportunities for increasing referrals within RHS, capturing additional customers, and growing the sports medicine program.
Qualifications Education Bachelors Degree, Health Education or Related (Required) or Masters Degree, (Required) Experience Recent relevant experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Board of Certification Inc (BOC) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
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Market context
Virginia athletic trainer roles stay competitive
Athletic trainer openings in Virginia often reflect steady demand in schools, sports medicine settings, and rehabilitation environments, where employers look for clinicians who can support injury prevention, evaluation, and return-to-play decisions. This role is competitive because candidates need a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree, current BOC certification, Virginia state licensure within four months of hire, and CPR/AED certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure timeline before applying.
