Certified Athletic Trainer
AID Performance Physical Therapy | Ashburn, VA
Full-time | Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
AID Performance Physical Therapy is hiring a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) for an in-clinic sports/orthopedic rehab role (outpatient). This is a great opportunity for a sports-minded clinician who wants to treat active patients, build strong rehab skills, and work in a high-performance environment with a supportive team.
This is an in-clinic treating role. You will manage an orthopedic/sports caseload and work closely with our Physical Therapists to deliver excellent outcomes and an outstanding patient experience.
Why AID Performance PT
Patient-first model: 1-hour evaluations and a maximum of two patients/hour
Advanced tools: VALD ForceDecks, VALD Hand-Held Dynamometry (HHD), Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Sports and orthopedic focus with strong return-to-sport programming
AI scribe documentation support to reduce charting time so you can focus on patient care and quality of life
High-culture clinic with mentorship, training, and weekly staff development meetings
The Role
As a treating Athletic Trainer, you will:
Provide evidence-based orthopedic and sports rehab care to active patients
Build treatment plans, progress exercises, and deliver return-to-sport programming
Utilize objective testing tools (VALD) to guide decision-making and track progress
Collaborate with PTs and support staff to maintain a high standard of care
Support clinic culture and deliver a 5-star patient experience
Optional growth: assist in re-establishing sports/community partnerships over time
Qualifications
Current ATC certification and eligible to practice in Virginia (required)
BLS/CPR certification (required)
Strong interest in outpatient orthopedics and sports rehab
Dry Needling certification is a plus (not required—training available)
New grads are encouraged to apply (especially those with strong sports/ortho clinical experience)
Expectations / Success Metrics
Build to a full orthopedic/sports caseload with support from the team
Deliver excellent patient outcomes and maintain high patient satisfaction
Maintain strong documentation and communication
Bring energy, professionalism, and a team-first attitude
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay (commensurate with experience)
Bonus potential (individual + clinic goals)
Sign-on or relocation bonus (based on experience)
Health benefits eligible after 30 days
PTO eligible after 90 days (starting PTO based on experience; increases with tenure)
Company-matched Simple IRA eligible after 90 days
8 paid holidays
Continuing Education: $1,000/year + up to 3 paid CE days
Free in-house continuing education + fully funded Dry Needling Certification (if applicable)
Free gym membership
Paid liability and life insurance
Relaxed dress code (shorts/polo/sneakers year-round)
Quarterly staff outings + weekly development meetings