Job Description
Job Description:
Essentia Health has an excellent opportunity for an athletic trainer to join our established athletic training team in a D3 collegiate setting!This position requires that the candidate possess the clinical evaluation and educational skills expected of an athletic trainer.The candidate will provide athletic training services for Essentia Health and the Orthopedic Clinics under the direction of a designated physician.Education Qualifications:
Athletic training program graduate
Key Responsibilities
Works within the scope of the athletic trainer practice, and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality, provides patient care under the direction of the team physician
Under the direction of the team physician, contributes to the completion of a comprehensive assessment and documentation of injuries
Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the athletic trainer role
Under the direction of the team physician, participates in planning and implementing care for athletes within the scope of athletic trainer practice
Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers
Maintains necessary certifications as needed including annual required competency skills, utilizing these as resources for athletes
Maintains a safe and supportive environment, by keeping the work area, exam rooms, and equipment in clean, orderly, and safe manner, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment
Maintains skills for cross training to meet patient care and day to day operational needs
This may include travel to other facilities for Essentia Health providers, or adjusting hours to meet patient care needs as directed by the manager
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
BOC certification required upon hire.
Registered by Board of Medical Practice per state guidelines. (*see exception for new graduates)
Orthopedic clinic experience
Current BLS certification
Basic computer competency skills are expected for this position
* New graduates of Athletic Training program may begin orientation, but they may not perform athletic trainer duties until state licensure is active. For new graduates, state licensure application must be submitted prior to start date and will be required within 90 days of hire.