There's nothing wrong with a traditional career path, but it doesn't have to be the only one. There are many reasons to work outside of traditional employment and we champion the many reasons at ATvantage; whether it's more flexibility, exposure, or working in a way that fits the needs of where you're at in your career as an athletic trainer.

In an effort to continually find quantitative ways to value the work of Athletic Trainers (ATs), we lean heavily on documented encounters throughout the year to generate a return on investment (ROI) for our school district clients.

In the spring of 2021, Athletic Trainer, Meghan Yamamoto, onboarded with ATvantage for a contract in San Diego, California.

In 2017, Jeff Weinstein started contracting with ATvantage as a young professional. It was his first solo position as an athletic trainer (AT) and he was excited to take on this opportunity that had autonomy but also provided support to grow, which many positions for young professionals tend to lack.

As a company that provides non-traditional work, advocacy, and resources for the modern AT, it is part of our mission to push the boundaries of the athletic training profession and champion a non-traditional attitude.

If you resonate with being a "modern AT" then you know that part of that identity is being curious in your own understanding and continuing to evolve to better serve your patients and the profession.

Health insurance, financial planning, and tax deductions for self-employed people are some of the most popular topics we get asked about.

As a self-employed person, traditional "benefits" have to be secured individually and many people often think it's a negative side of working for yourself. However, there are a ton of resources available to support you, as there are plentiful upsides to self-employment, such as better tax deductions and more freedom over your financial choices.

Have you ever struggled with finding flexible work opportunities in athletic training that fit your unique needs? If so, you're not alone! In today's gig economy, more and more people are opting for contract opportunities than ever before, including ATs.