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Summary
Bethpage Consulting is seeking a full-time Head Athletic Trainer to support the San Antonio Fire Department, offering a salary of $79,000 plus benefits and access to a fully equipped wellness center. The role requires a Texas-licensed professional with at least five years of experience to lead injury prevention, manual therapy, and education sessions for first responders.
What's to like?
- Offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized industrial setting with first responders in a state-of-the-art wellness center featuring high-end recovery tools like infrared saunas
- Provides a high level of professional collaboration by working alongside nurse practitioners and a mental health support team within an integrated care model
- Includes a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with a predictable salary and comprehensive benefits, which is rare for many traditional athletic training roles
Food for thought
(Possible Questions For The Employer)
- How much of the daily schedule is dedicated to one-on-one treatment versus teaching the weekly education sessions?
- What is the specific process for referring members to the on-site nurse practitioners or mental health team?
- To what extent does the head trainer have final authority over return-to-work decisions for injured fire department members?
- Are there specific performance goals or metrics used to evaluate the success of the fire department's wellness program?