Athletic Trainer, Orthopedics

Job Summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support student athletes with high-quality care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play guidance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day while working within a respected healthcare system committed to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care.

Why This Role Stands Out

In this role, you will provide hands-on athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the program or department leader. You will help athletes recover from injury, reduce risk, build confidence, and safely return to sport participation. The position offers a blend of clinical care, mentorship, event coverage, emergency response, and collaboration with coaches, students, families, and healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Provide athletic training care for student athletes in accordance with applicable state athletic training practices.
• Evaluate athletic injuries and develop appropriate plans of care.
• Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs that support recovery and performance.
• Assess athlete readiness and help determine safe return-to-play participation.
• Provide athletic training coverage for home and hosted contests as described by applicable program or association guidelines.
• Administer emergency care and first aid when needed.
• Create, maintain, and regularly update injury reports and related documentation.
• Ensure proper use and fit of athletic equipment, including helmets, shoulder pads, braces, mouthpieces, tape, and wraps.
• Maintain supplies, documentation, and the training environment to support effective and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related field required; master’s degree in a related field preferred. State Athletic Trainer license required. Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License preferred. Basic Life Support certification preferred. Certified Athletic Trainer credential through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association preferred. Previous experience working as an Athletic Trainer preferred. Strong attention to detail, planning, organization, and customer service skills. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and respond effectively in dynamic situations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Current Massachusetts driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation required.

Schedule and Location

This role is generally scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility based on program and event coverage needs. Site coverage includes: 4 Centennial Drive, Peabody; 100 Cummings Center, Beverly; 104 Endicott Street, Danvers; 30 Tuscan Boulevard, Salem NH.