Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC)

Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC) Institutes of Health - 3.7 San Diego, CA Job Details Part-time $35 - $40 an hour Qualifications Spanish CPR Certification Teamwork Certified Athletic Trainer Bachelor's degree Time management Full Job Description Institutes of Health (IOH) - San Diego, CA Part-Time (20-30 hours per week, with opportunity for additional hours and travel to other locations based on business needs) Do you believe in whole-person healing? Are you ready to move beyond the traditional athletic training setting and make a meaningful impact in a transdisciplinary, patient-centered environment? At Institutes of Health (IOH), we specialize in treating patients with brain injuries, chronic pain, PTSD, and complex orthopedic conditions within the Workers' Compensation system. Our model goes beyond symptom management. We focus on restoring function, independence, and quality of life. We are seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our San Diego team—someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and purpose-driven setting. What You'll Do As an Athletic Trainer at IOH, you will play a key role in helping patients rebuild strength, function, and confidence through structured, evidence-based programming.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) as part of return-to-work programming Lead and implement strength and conditioning programs (group and individual) Facilitate work hardening programs to support return-to-work readiness Lead functional mobility groups focused on movement, stability, and endurance Provide and support gym and aquatic therapy programming as appropriate Support community reintegration activities to promote independence and functional carryover Implement individualized therapeutic exercise programs based on patient needs Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients Provide patient education that includes but is not limited to: Pertinent findings of assessment Treatment expectations Importance of compliance with program participation Health, lifestyle, and wellness education for long-term outcomes Maintain appropriate progression of patients based on clinical protocols and functional goals Additional Expectations Travel to other IOH clinic locations as needed to support patient care, program coverage, and operational needs Why IOH Work in a true team-based model where your voice matters Opportunity to work with complex, meaningful cases that require critical thinking Structured programming that allows you to see real patient progress over time Supportive leadership and a strong, mission-driven culture What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field Current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) in good standing Certification in CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) Bilingual in Spanish required Experience in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, or return-to-work programs preferred Experience with functional capacity evaluations (FCE), work hardening, or occupational medicine preferred Experience or willingness to support aquatic therapy and community-based programming Strong knowledge of human movement, injury prevention, and exercise progression Ability to lead both group and individual sessions effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Strong organizational and time-management skills Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care Ability and willingness to travel between clinic locations as needed Join Us If you're looking for a role where you can combine clinical skill, movement expertise, and patient connection in a meaningful way, we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) in good standing (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person