Athletic Trainer (ATC)Select Medical Holdings
Job Summary
Overview
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Position: Fulltime Athletic Trainer
MUST be a NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply
Pay range: $67,000 - $90,000 based on experience
Location: North New Jersey
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Fulltime Athletic Trainer to support a variety of athletic partners throughout North Jersey. This role offers exposure to high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics while working within one of the region's premier sports medicine networks.
Partner Organizations:
Saint Peter's University (Jersey City, NJ)
Saint Peter's University is an NCAA Division I institution sponsoring 14 varsity athletic teams and approximately 250 student-athletes, offering a fast-paced and dynamic sports medicine environment.
Responsibilities
Provide coverage for athletic practices, competitions, tournaments, and events.
Assess and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
Administer first aid and emergency care when needed.
Support concussion baseline testing and return-to-play programs.
Conduct athlete screenings and injury prevention initiatives.
Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals.
Maintain documentation and injury tracking records.
Assist with sports medicine education and community outreach efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification required
Current Athletic Trainer state license (or eligibility for licensure) in New Jersey
Current CPR certification required
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, physicians, therapists, and athletic department personnel
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.
Additional Data
Kessler Athletic Trainers have the unique opportunity to expand beyond the traditional athletic setting through:
Industrial Sports Medicine programming
Ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention
Functional movement screening
Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)
Occupational health and wellness initiatives
Leadership and program development opportunities
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Location : Location US-NJ-Jersey City
Job ID 382708
Position Type Full Time
Experience (Years) 0
Category Certified Athletic Trainer
Company Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Min USD $67,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $90,000.00/Yr.








