Athletic Trainer
Company: Professional Physical Therapy
Location: Merrick
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary Range: $55,000 - 65,000
Professional Physical Therapy is a leading provider of outpatient
physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast and a
certified Great Place to Work®. Our company is committed to
delivering top-notch care to our patients and supporting their
overall health and wellness. We are seeking a Certified Athletic
Trainer to join our team. The Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a liaison
between the athletic population patients and Physical Therapist.
ATC will provide services to student athletes under the direction
of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and
in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The
Athletic Trainer conducts an initial assessment of an athlete’s
injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care
and to determine whether they should be referred to physician for
diagnosis and treatment. The ATC is able to demonstrate the ability
to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries:
prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning as
established by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers
(BOC) and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). The
ATC demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of
athletic equipment. Requirements A Bachelor’s degree with major
coursework in kinesiology/biomechanics ; exercise physiology;
infection control; professionalism and ethics; and prevention and
care of athletic injuries (i.e., preconditioning, conditioning,
reconditioning, recognition, assessment, therapeutic modalities,
therapeutic exercise, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
BOC certification required Current state licensure Must have
knowledge of types and symptoms of athletic injuries, their
prevention, care, treatment and first aid methods. Must be CPR
and/or AED certified. Must be able to communicate effectively with
coaches, student-athletes, parents, patients and Company staff.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective
working relationships with staff, athletes, coaches and the general
public. Benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance Life insurance
401k with match Employee assistance program Employee discounts
Employee referral program Paid time off (PTO) Student loan
reimbursement program Quarterly bonus program Paid summers off!
Keywords: Professional Physical Therapy, Danbury , Athletic Trainer, Healthcare , Merrick, Connecticut
