Lead Athletic Trainer - Planned Systems International, Inc.

Cognito Systems, a Planned Systems International (PSI) joint venture, is seeking a Lead Athletic Trainer to work at Fort Leonard Wood in Leonard Wood, Missouri. 

The lives of our nation's active-duty military depend on outstanding healthcare. Cognito Systems strives to provide highly qualified healthcare professionals to work at the heart of military medicine. As a civilian contractor working for Cognito Systems, you will utilize your abilities as an athletic trainer to support the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System and optimize soldier readiness as well as performance.

• Be a Part of the Team: Cognito Systems, is a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between QuarterLine Consulting Services and Resolution Think. Cognito Systems is completely committed to providing high-quality service to our customers and to delivering world-class healthcare to members of our military and our nation’s veterans.
• The Benefits: Our team offers competitive compensation packages, a full range of benefits, continuing education, and excellent work-life balance to ensure your success.
• Type of Work: Full Time
• Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. 

As a Lead Athletic Trainer for Cognito Systems working as part of the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness team, you are expected to perform to the minimum requirements for a Certified Athletic Trainer, as well as these additional expectations:

• Serve as Brigade Lead Athletic Trainer and principal advisor to your Injury Control Director on basic acute care, injury control, reconditioning, and performance optimization.
  
• Coordinate with Brigade H2F Strength and Conditioning team, master Fitness Trainers and Brigade Command Sergeant Major as requested to support unit development and execution of training programs in the physical domain for Soldiers with and without physical limitations.
• Ensure education, instruction, and guidance to Soldiers and Brigade leadership within AT scope of practice is
   synchronized with Brigade training calendar.
• Provide ATC overview brief as requested that can be utilized when in-processing new Soldiers to your Brigade.
  • Should include at a minimum AT introduction and description of services offered, reasons to seek AT
     services, and locations/hours of availability.
  • Should be developed with entire ATC team, lead is responsible for organizing and ensuring its completion.
• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment and tracking of supplies, report any deficiencies or needs to the Brigade Program Director.
• Complete Monthly Status Report with emphasis on recommendations, best practices, and lessons learned.
• In coordination with the Brigade Program Director and/or the Injury Control Director/clinical supervisor, attend and participate in meetings with Brigade leadership as requested or required.
  • It is the Lead AT’s responsibility to review meeting notes/information from meetings if not present.
• Lead AT shall prepare and submit reports as requested by the Brigade Program Director and/or the Injury Control Director/clinical supervisor.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other H2F Performance Team members and medical personnel as requested or required.
• Perform other tasks within the scope of the AT position description, as assigned by the Brigade Program Director and/or the Injury Control Director/clinical supervisor.
• Ensure yourself and fellow ATCs are completing their documentation, Monthly Status Reports, peer reviews and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• As required, participate in H2F Program reviews to identify best practices and lessons learned throughout the H2F Program and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the Point of Contact for Cognito Systems, relaying information and working with Project Manager as requested.
  
  

• Degree: Master's Degree.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Passing score from the BOC for the Athletic Trainer. National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Certification: Unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide health care within the scope of practice for Athletic Trainers per state practice acts.
• Experience: Five years of relevant Athletic Training work experience. Experience working with active populations (e.g. military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, occupational health).
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship.
• Credentialing: Ability to pass background check and drug screen. Current physical and immunizations.

• Physical Requirements: You must be on the premises to perform the job. The environment is fast-paced and multifaceted, with conditions and duties that can change quickly throughout a shift.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.