Certified Athletic Trainer - Ambulatory Surgery Center (25-30 hours/week)

Description

Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, a division of OrthoNJ, is seeking a New Jersey-licensed Certified Athletic Trainer to support its ambulatory total joint replacement program. The primary assignment is at the new, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), focusing on postoperative patient mobility coaching, surgical materials readiness and efficient case operations.

Requirements

Key responsibilities include:

• Postoperative recovery support: After PACU clinical clearance to mobilize, reinforce approved transfers, initial ambulation, walker/crutch use and surgeon-directed precautions.
• Materials and ASC operations: Organize, stock, transport and stage supplies, equipment and implants; coordinate case readiness and room turnover with ASC nursing, sterile processing and materials teams.
• Clinical collaboration: Communicate patient mobility observations; document authorized activities; follow infection prevention, privacy, patient handling and facility protocols.
• Site support: When assigned, assist with patient intake, room preparation, bracing, supply workflows and other appropriately delegated medical-assistant-type activities within documented training, licensure and facility policy.
• Other services: Provide athletic training services only after physician examination and referral and within applicable NJ scope; refer formal PT evaluation, treatment and discharge clearance to licensed PT staff.

Qualifications required are:

• Current New Jersey athletic trainer license and BOC certification; degree from an accredited athletic training program; current BLS/CPR.
• Strong musculoskeletal knowledge, safe patient-handling skills, teamwork and communication. Orthopaedic, outpatient surgical, total-joint or PACU-adjacent experience will be beneficial.

Benefits & Compensation

The pay range for this role is $32-38/hour for 25-30 hours worked per week. POA, through OrthoNJ, offers medical and other eligible benefits, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Benefit participation is subject to plan eligibility and provisions. OrthoNJ complies with applicable state and federal wage and hour, pay equity, and pay transparency laws.

About POA

POA, a division of OrthoNJ, has served Central New Jersey since 1974 as a Community of Extraordinary Care. With 30 physicians, including 20 orthopaedic surgeons, across seven office locations, urgent care centers, and a surgical center, POA combines specialized expertise, advanced techniques, and compassionate service in a private-practice environment. Our culture is grounded in compassion, patient focus, quality, collaboration, honesty, and excellence. Every team member is expected to contribute ideas, welcome feedback, uphold high standards, and help create an environment in which patients and colleagues can thrive.

POA is an equal opportunity employer.

POA, as a division of OrthoNJ, is committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic or conduct protected by law.