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FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer in a physician’s practice is responsible for clinical support of an orthopedic or sports medicine physician. The AT will work under the direction and collaboration of supervising physician, providing patient care through the entire patient visit to encompass all MHS rooming standards, procedure assistance and other duties as determined by physician and/or APP in accordance with their scope of practice. Assists in supporting the orthopedic and sports medicine program through outreach events. Interacts with multiple departments for care coordination and patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Works with Sports Medicine/Orthopedic providers in the clinical setting to provide patient care and facilitate optimal outcomes for patients.
• Performs, documents, and orders appropriate physical exam and testing as indicated based on clinical presentation.
• Provides patient education and instruction including but not limited to triage of patient messages, HEP, pre and post operative instructions, test results, and return to play to facilitate injury care, management, and rehabilitation with appropriate stakeholders in patient care spectrum.
• Provides independent or collaborative team medical coverage and athletic training services to certain community events as directed by supervising physician.
• Additional duties as assigned and defined in the Scope of Practice document.

Requirements:

• National certification by, and in good standing with, the Board of Certification (bocatc.org)
• WA State Athletic Trainer licensure
• Current CPR certification for medical professional
• NPI number preferred
• Post-professional residencies in Sports Medicine/Orthopedics or previous clinical experience preferred.
• If required to assist in the operating room, WA State registration as Surgical Technologist (RST) or equivalent (such as SA-C).

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities — plus a year-round aquatic center — the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community – Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education – Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support – Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values – Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all – Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $26.30 - $37.84 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.