Certified Athletic Trainer (Senior)

*GiaCare Inc. is accepting applications from experienced Certified Athletic Trainers for a future opportunity supporting the Human Performance (VIPER II) program at Joint Base San Antonio.* *This position is being recruited **in anticipation of contract award.** Qualified candidates will be considered for employment upon contract award.* ## About the Opportunity As a Senior Certified Athletic Trainer, you'll serve as the clinical lead within an assigned embedded athletic training facility, helping oversee daily operations, coordinate patient care, mentor other Athletic Trainers, and support Sports Medicine leadership. You'll continue to provide direct patient care while serving as the primary point of contact for your assigned training squadron. ## Schedule - Full-Time - Monday-Friday - Typical duty hours: **5:30 AM to 2:30 PM** - Schedule may vary based on mission requirements - Up to 10 consecutive hours per day (including a one-hour lunch) - Maximum 40 hours per week - No routine on-call - Federal holidays observed (excluding AETC Family Days) ## Responsibilities In addition to performing the full scope of Certified Athletic Trainer duties, the Senior Athletic Trainer will: - Oversee daily clinical operations within an assigned embedded athletic training facility. - Coordinate patient flow between trainees, instructors, Sports Medicine providers, and the healthcare system. - Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned athletic training facilities. - Assist with quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts. - Assist with oversight of patient safety, HIPAA compliance, infection control, and referral management. - Ensure equipment is maintained, cleaned, and serviceable. - Assist Sports Medicine leadership with day-to-day management of the Athletic Training Program. - Mentor and support Staff Athletic Trainers while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities. ## Minimum Qualifications - U.S. Citizen - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Education Program - Current, full, active, unrestricted Texas Athletic Trainer license - Current NATABOC certification - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or American Red Cross) - Minimum **five (5) years** of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a high school, collegiate, professional, military, or equivalent sports medicine setting - Demonstrated leadership experience appropriate to overseeing daily clinical operations within an embedded athletic training facility ## Preferred Qualifications - Military or tactical athlete experience - Experience supervising or mentoring Athletic Trainers - Sports medicine leadership experience - Experience with research or performance improvement initiatives - Strong communication and organizational skills ## Why GiaCare? *GiaCare is dedicated to supporting our nation's military by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with military treatment facilities throughout the United States. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while providing meaningful career opportunities for healthcare professionals.* ***This position is being recruited in anticipation of contract award. Employment is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.***