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Summary:

As a part of the Goldbelt Glacier Team, you will be supporting the Naval Logistics Command with medical services for active-duty military personnel, their dependents, eligible DoD civilian employees, and other eligible beneficiaries designated by the Government. As a HealthCare Worker (HCW), you will be assigned to either a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or other Federal medical treatment facilities in Japan.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a full range of Certified Athletic Trainer duties.
  
• All services performed shall fall within those guidelines established by the National Athletic Trainers Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.
  
• Prevent, recognize, treat and rehabilitate injuries sustained during rigorous military training required to establish/maintain the physical readiness of personnel.
  
• Perform under the clinical supervision of a physician supervisor assigned to the HCW by the Commanding Officer.
  
• The physician supervisor is responsible for the care rendered by the ATC. The following levels of supervision apply:
  
  • Direct supervision. The physician supervisor is involved in the decision making process. This level of supervision is for all ATCs during their initial 30-day evaluation period. Direct supervision includes (1) Verbal, whereby the ATC shall contact the physician supervisor by direct conversation or telephone before the ATC implements or changes a regimen of care and (2) Physically present whereby the physician supervisor is present through all or a significant portion of care. In the Branch Medical Clinic (BMC)/Sports Medicine and Reconditioning Therapy (SMART) center, direction supervision is reflected by the physician’s co-signature of the patient’s record before he/she departs from the facility.
  • Indirect supervision. The physician supervisor is not required to be involved in the decision making process at the time decisions are made. This supervision is primarily accomplished through retrospective review of records, evaluation of appropriateness of consultation and referral, and evaluation of events identified through occurrence screens. Retrospective record reviews will assess the adequacy of the history and physical examination, appropriateness of tests, and planned course of treatments and interventions.
• This type of supervision will be afforded the ATC following successful completion of a 30-day evaluation period and demonstrated knowledge and competency of required functional areas.
  
• Actively consult with physicians at the treatment facility and provide a full range of direct prevention, treatment and rehabilitation as ordered by the Physician Supervisor or other consultant physicians.
  
• Provide evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries incurred, including, but not limited to the following: Progressive Resistance Exercise (PRE), Open and Closed Chain Kinetic Exercises, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), manual therapy and joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, hydrocollator, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and all varieties of muscle stimulation. Appropriately apply use of the following equipment: Biodex Isokinetic elevation and stimulation, ski machines, stair machines, treadmill exercisers, gravitron, free weights and universal machines, BAPS board, Back System, Anodyne, aquatic therapeutic devices, and instruction in therapeutic, corrective and rehabilitative exercises using specific equipment and strength training devices. C.10.5.2.6. Provide treatment for soft tissue damage, acute and chronic edema, post-surgical edema, muscle atrophy, pain, overuse injuries, decreased circulation and loss of strength due to injury or biomechanical imbalance.
  
• Provide emergency first aid, evaluation and treatment of injuries, and aid in preliminary diagnosis to include recognition of severity of injury, rendering initial treatment and performing initial examination.
  
• Provide appropriate follow-up evaluation.
  
• Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment and braces for the prevention and treatment of injuries including the use of proper taping techniques.
  
• Technically direct students from various programs and provide instruction in injury assessments and rehabilitation utilization of all indicated modalities, equipment, braces and treatment protocols.
  
• Provide instruction and services in the area of applied anatomy, physiology of exercise, kinesiology and biomechanics.
  
• Provide training and guidance, as necessary, to supporting personnel assigned to the HCW by the physician supervisor during the performance of rehabilitative procedures. Such direction and interaction shall adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted athletic trainer treatment protocols.
  
• Ensure accuracy of all treatment documentation and direct reporting as assessments may be a factor in light duty or limited duty determinations where there is a question of physical ability or potential for injury.
  
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of medical supplies as directed by Government Supervisor. This includes replenishing exhausted supplies and preventive maintenance.
  
• In cooperation with the physician supervisor, utilize the following public health model of managing injury risk to assist the Commanding Officer in ongoing efforts to design effective physical readiness programs:
  
  • Determine existence and size of injury problems.
    
  • Identify causes of the problem.
    
  • Determine problem prevention.
    
• Implement prevention strategies, training and programs.
  
• Continue surveillance and monitor effectiveness of prevention efforts.
  
• Document all assessments, treatments and follow-up care rendered through either written reports or computerized means on a daily basis. Treatment and follow-up records on each individual requiring services shall document cause, contributing factors, duration, diagnosis and follow-up for use in research and analysis to improve treatment and develop methods for injury prevention.
  
• Provide instruction and guidance as directed by government supervisor in courses relating to physical conditioning, injury prevention and recognition, pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation, stretching, exercise physiology, posture and body mechanics.
• Maintain a level of fitness sufficient to participate in various Marine Corps physical training activities (conditioning hikes, obstacle courses, calisthenics, etc.). The level of participation in these activities shall be sufficient to appreciate and identify possible causal injury factors in Marine training.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong clinical skills in injury evaluation, rehabilitation, and therapeutic modalities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of sports-specific injuries and rehabilitation protocols.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate athletic schedules.
• Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a current Certification in Athletic Training through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
  
• Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Athletic Training from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
  
• Submit two letters of recommendation written within the last two years attesting to the ATC’s fitness ability. Recommendation letters shall attest to the ATC’s fitness abilities as it relates to patients (e.g. kneel, squat, run and crawl), as well as professional and other interpersonal skills among staff members. The letters must include; name, title, phone number, date of reference, address and signature of the individual providing the recommendation.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.