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

• Base pay: $60,000–$70,000 (based on experience and clinic readiness)

• Structured compensation review at 60–90 days based on caseload build, documentation quality, and clinic autonomy

• 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