Where ATs Work
Athletic trainers treat a range of patients and can work in a variety of settings. Regardless of their practice setting, athletic trainers practice according to their education, scope of practice and state practice act.
Athletic Trainers Work In:
- Public and private secondary schools, colleges and universities, professional and Olympic sports
- Youth leagues, municipal and independently owned youth sports facilities
- Physician practice, similar to nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists and other professional clinical personnel
- Rural and urban hospitals, hospital emergency rooms, urgent and ambulatory care centers
- Clinics with specialties in sports medicine, cardiac rehab, medical fitness, wellness and physical therapy
- Occupational health departments in commercial settings, which include manufacturing, distribution and offices to assist with ergonomics
- Police and fire departments and academies, municipal departments, branches of the military
- Performing arts including professional and collegiate level dance and music
Job Settings
| PERCENTAGE of ALL ATs | JOB SETTINGS |
|---|---|
| 26% | College/University |
| 24% | Secondary Schools |
| 16% | Clinic and Hospital |
| 12% | Students |
| 3% | Professional Sports |
| 6% | Emerging Settings Performing Arts Public Safety Military Occupational Health |
Setting-Specific Information
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