What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Certified Athletic Trainer position at The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic, P.A.?
At the school and on the field:
Provide athletic training services to contracted high schools and local youth programs as needed. Varying hours during sports seasons. Full-time 32-40 hours/week.
The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including patient evaluation, treatment, reassessment, and discharge planning. Provide athletic training services to high school and with community relationships as needed and directed.
Responsibilities/Job Description:
Evaluates Athletes for injuries
- Determine level of care needed
- Assists in appropriate referral to medical personnel
- Handles immediate care of athletic injuries as needed
- Communicates proper follow-up care to patients, coaches and any other medical support personnel
- Determine playability of injured athletes in both practice and competition
Maintains records
- Keep treatment records on athletes
- Maintain any record of physician visits of athletes
- Track parental consents, emergency information and other medical records pertinent to athletes
Work with school and coaches
- Obtain adequate and appropriate supplies for effective care via school administration
- Work with coaching staff on pre-season programs to help prevent injuries and prepare athletes for competition as requested
- Assists coaching staff in game preparation of equipment and supplies needed to handle athletic injuries.
- Have plan in place to handle emergencies
- Provide patient and family education to maximize treatment program
Sports Enhancement Programs
- AT may be requested to assist Director of Sports Enhancement to assist with sports enhancement programs witin the clinic or at athletic facilities.
Qualifications:
Required
- Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer
- Licensed as an athletic trainer with the MN Board of Medical Practice.
- Current CPR
- Certified Sports and Conditioning Specialist
Preferred
- Membership of the National Athletic Training Association
Full-time employees are eligible for:
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Time
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Appreciation Events
* OFC believes in creating a fun work environment. We have an annual holiday party, summer employee events, a night at MSU theatre, volunteer opportunities, a Super Bowl auction, various potlucks, and ice cream treats before Memorial and Labor Day weekends to celebrate Minnesota in the summer.
Disclaimers:
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
This notification affirms the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment following all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies. The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Upon request, the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will provide entities with a copy of our current Equal Employment Opportunity policy. If you want to receive a copy of our policy, please email ofc-clinic.com or call (507) 386-6735.
Salary : $24 - $32