Certified Athletic Trainer – Japan and Okinawa – relocation provided – Catalyst Solutions LLC – Stafford, VA

Title: Certified Athletic Trainer

Locations: Okinawa, Japan; Iwakuni, Japan;

Date of Availability: Within the next 6 months

Overview: We are searching for Certified Athletic trainers to fill multiple openings in support of military operational forces at several bases and stations both within and outside of the continental United States. The US Marine Corps requires on-site Certified Athletic Trainers to execute state-of-the-art, professional services in human performance. Human performance includes integrated, performance-based strength and conditioning programs, rehabilitative and pre-habilitative programs that will accelerate the return to duty of those encumbered by performance related injuries. Physical Training (PT) is a large component of how the U.S. Marine Corps readies personnel for its mission. Utilization of evidence-based training methods as well as best practice injury recovery techniques enable the Marine Corps to establish effective PT regimes, mitigate injuries, and assess/treat injuries when they occur.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must be a US Citizen
Possess and maintain a valid government Secret security clearance

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Athletic Training or similar degree

Experience Requirements:

Possess at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and must possess experience of at least 12 months within the preceding 36 months as a Certified Athletic Trainer with collegiate athletes, professional/Olympic athletes, or military personnel
Possess demonstrated strength and conditioning experience

Performance Requirements:

Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist
Record, review, verify team meeting minutes
Conduct in-service training to healthcare and non-healthcare-practitioner members of the clinical and administrative staff on subjects germane to care
Attend annual renewal of annual training requirements provided by the associated clinics and facilities
Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinical directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required
Contribute to the light duty / limited duty determinations
Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for service member care
Assist with the tracking of inventory of medical supplies and notify government when replenishment is required
Notify government when maintenance of medical equipment is necessary
Recommend new rehabilitation equipment that would benefit the program for purchase consideration
Document all assessments, treatments and follow-up care rendered through either written reports or through computerized means daily
Document cause, contributing factors, duration, diagnosis and follow-up for use in research and analysis to improve treatment and develop methods for injury prevention
Assist senior military leaders and physicians in efforts to design effective physical readiness programs
In collaboration with supported commanders and assigned Force Fitness Instructors (where assigned), assist in the design of evidence-based physical training plans that optimizes performance and mitigates injuries
Participate in regular meetings to remain cognizant of the unit training schedules, unit policies/directives/orders that pertain to physical standards, training, and injury treatment.
Provide coaching and guidance to service members on subjects related to applied anatomy, exercise physiology, kinesiology and biomechanics, physical conditioning, injury prevention and recognition, pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation, stretching, and posture and body mechanics
Provide consultation both to and from the Physician, attending physician/other physicians and other privileged and credentialed providers
Provide evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries incurred, including, but not limited to, the following: Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE), Open and Closed Chain Kinetic Exercises, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), manual therapy, hydrotherapy, hydrocollator, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and all varieties of muscle stimulation
Provide post injury treatment in collaboration with the patient’s overseeing physician. This includes but is not limited to treatment for soft tissue damage, acute and chronic edema, post-surgical edema, muscle atrophy, pain, overuse injuries, decreased circulation and loss of strength due to injury or biomechanical imbalance
Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment and braces for the prevention and treatment of injuries including the use of proper taping techniques
Provide emergency first aid and evaluation and treatment of injuries, rendering initial treatment and performing initial examination
Provide training and guidance, as necessary, to supporting workers assigned by the Physician during the performance of rehabilitative procedures. Such direction and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted athletic trainer treatment protocols

Skills and Abilities:

Must be sufficiently competent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to perform the work
Possess and maintain the ability to assist with Strength and Conditioning testing and training protocols
Possess and maintain the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms/45 Lbs
Possess and maintain a level of fitness sufficient to participate in various Marine Corps physical training activities (obstacle courses, calisthenics, etc.) and the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe Marine training evolutions. The level of participation in these activities will be sufficient enough to gain a clear appreciation in order to identify possible causal injury factors in Marine training

Tools and Technology:

Possess knowledge of the application of the following equipment: Biodex Isokinetic elevation and stimulation, ski machines, stair machines, treadmill exercisers, gravitron, free weights and universal machines, Biomechanical Ankle Platform System (BAPS) board, aquatic therapeutic devices and instruction in therapeutic, corrective and rehabilitative exercises using specific equipment and strength training devices
Appropriately apply use of the following equipment: Biodex Isokinetic elevation and stimulation, ski machines, stair machines, treadmill exercisers, gravitron, free weights and universal machines, Biomechanical Ankle Platform System (BAPS) board, Back System, Anodyne, aquatic therapeutic devices, and instruction in therapeutic, corrective and rehabilitative exercises using specific equipment and strength training devices

Qualifications and Certifications:

Possess and maintain National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification
Certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Life Support (American Red Cross), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association), and Advanced Trauma Life Support, are not a substitute for the BLS requirement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

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