Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Sports Medicine

Samaritan Health Services Salem, OR Open
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Samaritan Health Services is looking for Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Sports Medicine in Salem, OR.
This local job opportunity with ID 3706728143 is live since 2026-06-09 17:01:44.
Summary
  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Collaborates with other health care disciplines in order to provide quality direct/indirect care. Assists in facilitating and implementing all aspects of health care, including but not limited to prevention, practice/event coverage, injury evaluation, medical appointments, treatment, rehabilitation and team travel.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • Our primary care sports medicine physicians specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to participation in sports and/or exercise, specifically the rotation or deformation of joints or muscles caused by engaging physical activities. We also offer a Concussion Care Program to provide diagnosis, treatment and safe return to play for athletes following concussions. The program provides expert, individualized care for athletes of all sports and ages.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • NATA certification required.
    • Previous experience as an ATC preferred.
    • Healthcare Provider BLS required.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.
    • Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
    • Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
    • Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
    • Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
    • Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)
      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)
      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)
      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)
      WALK - INCLINE
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
      PULL (0-20 pounds force)
      CLIMB - STAIRS
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
      SQUAT Repetitive
      KNEEL (on knees)
      REACH - Forward
      REACH - Upward
      SIT
      STAND
      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
      BEND FORWARD at waist
      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
      ROTATE TRUNK Standing
      FINGER DEXTERITY
      PINCH Fingers
      GRASP Hand/Fist
      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

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