Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC) in San Diego, California at Institutes of Health

Job description:

Institutes of Health (IOH) – San Diego, CA, Part-Time (20-32 hours per week, with opportunity for additional hours and travel to other locations based on business needs)

Do you believe in whole-person healing?

Are you ready to move beyond the traditional athletic training setting and make a meaningful impact in a transdisciplinary, patient-centered environment?

At Institutes of Health (IOH), we specialize in treating patients with brain injuries, chronic pain, PTSD, and complex orthopedic conditions within the Workers’ Compensation system. Our model goes beyond symptom management. We focus on restoring function, independence, and quality of life.

We are seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our San Diego team—someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and purpose-driven setting.

What You’ll Do

As an Athletic Trainer at IOH, you will play a key role in helping patients rebuild strength, function, and confidence through structured, evidence-based programming.

Core Responsibilities:

Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) as part of return-to-work programming
Lead and implement strength and conditioning programs (group and individual)
Facilitate work hardening programs to support return-to-work readiness
Lead functional mobility groups focused on movement, stability, and endurance
Provide and support gym and aquatic therapy programming as appropriate
Support community reintegration activities to promote independence and functional carryover
Implement individualized therapeutic exercise programs based on patient needs
Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients
Provide patient education that includes but is not limited to:
Pertinent findings of assessment
Treatment expectations
Importance of compliance with program participation
Health, lifestyle, and wellness education for long-term outcomes
Maintain appropriate progression of patients based on clinical protocols and functional goals
Additional Expectations

Travel to other IOH clinic locations as needed to support patient care, program coverage, and operational needs
Why IOH

Work in a true team-based model where your voice matters
Opportunity to work with complex, meaningful cases that require critical thinking
Structured programming that allows you to see real patient progress over time
Supportive leadership and a strong, mission-driven culture
What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field
Current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) in good standing
Certification in CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Bilingual in Spanish required
Experience in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, or return-to-work programs preferred
Experience with functional capacity evaluations (FCE), work hardening, or occupational medicine preferred
Experience or willingness to support aquatic therapy and community-based programming
Strong knowledge of human movement, injury prevention, and exercise progression
Ability to lead both group and individual sessions effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
Ability and willingness to travel between clinic locations as needed
Join Us

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine clinical skill, movement expertise, and patient connection in a meaningful way, we’d love to meet you.

Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) in good standing (Preferred)