Freelance Virtual Athletic Trainer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Athletic Trainer is an integral part of the healthcare continuum responsible for a combination of preventative, educational and assessment client facing worksite support. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for assuring that all employees receive evidence based musculoskeletal care and injury prevention through providing body mechanics education, coaching, ergonomics and safety information, wellness initiatives, early symptom intervention, line walk throughs, and other onsite support. The Athletic Trainer will also provide as needed annual MSK wellness assessments, initial MSK injury screens, and OSHA level first aid as applicable. The Athletic Trainer will also maintain a positive working relationship and collaboration with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as part of care continuum and medical team, including but not limited to physician, PA/NP, physical therapist, occupational therapist, health coach, medical assistant, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of musculoskeletal injury care and prevention.
• Exceptional ability to engage employees in an occupational environment.
• Dynamic ability to communicate with employees from all levels of an organization in a clear and concise manner making education and training applicable to the current situation.
• Create and maintain positive relationships within all levels of the client’s organization.
• Conduct musculoskeletal screens and provide early symptom intervention with OSHA first aid for musculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Provides real-time ergonomic evaluations & body mechanics coaching at worksite for employees.
• Be the subject matter expert and provide customized education & training presentations.
• Conduct Post Offer Employment Testing (POET’s), physical demands analysis, and other client-specific assessments as applicable.
• Accurate and timely electronic documentation and support of client-specific reports.
• Communicates and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to best deliver care to employees and maintain optimal health in work environment.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with infection control policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements and practice acts.
• Attendance at all Marathon Health center training sessions (including EMR training).
• Identify community health needs and strategies to address them.
• Lead in outreach efforts with Marathon Health to target those employees at highest risk of developing chronic diseases or workplace injuries.
• Ability to document within an electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training from a CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) accredited program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an industrial setting or 5 years in a professional setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Appropriate state license in good standing required and current BLS certification. Understanding of clinical documentation requirements utilizing electronic medical records software in accordance with state, federal, and company guidelines. Ergonomic training, certification, or experience a plus.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present education materials to multiple levels within a client’s organization.
• Comfortable working with employees at all levels within an organization, working independently with appropriate level of limited supervision.
• Consistently demonstrate professionalism in communications and relationships with patients, clients, co-workers, Marathon Health corporate leadership and support staff, employers, prospects, vendors, and carriers.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,000/yr

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.