Athletic Trainer-Outreach

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN

7d • $29 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:
Casual (0.0 FTE)
Variable day and evening shifts based on athletic event schedules
Occasional weekend coverage
Provides support to primary Athletic Trainers at Shakopee and Jordan High Schools
Coverage needs vary throughout the year based on seasonal sports schedules
Primarily afternoon, evening, and weekend hours during the school sports season

Job Description:
Provides athletic training medical services to organizations such as high schools, colleges, amateur club teams and professional teams. Coordinates care for the patients across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and other health care providers. Provides outreach athletic training medical services to the community and provide clinic assistance in an orthopedic and sports medicine practice settings with all of our providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training
• 2 to 5 years in department, program or service area
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - MN Board of Medical Practice required if providing services in MN upon hire
• Licensed Athletic Trainer - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in WI upon hire
• Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer required upon hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: BLS certification from the American Heart Association, BLS certification from the American Red Cross, Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Athletic Training

Responsibilities

• Provides injury prevention and coordination to student athletes.
• Provides support and care through attendance at practices and games as outlined by school contracts.
• Develops programming that maximizes performance within the athlete’s potential.
• Coordinates the clinical access of the injured athlete in an effective and appropriate manner.
• Supervises the conditioning and/or rehabilitation of the student athlete in the school setting.
• Acts as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting.
• Develops the plan and assist the athlete in injury rehab process.
• Performs effective assessment, first aid, and rehabilitation of the injured.
• Assesses the recovery of the injured athlete and initiate changes based on knowledge and consultation with the care team.
• Maintains records on students treated for injuries using the palm pilot software program.
• Communicates information to student athletes, parents, patients and family regarding care, self-care and follow-up.
• Strives for cooperation with other clinical areas and agencies focusing on patient centered care.
• Assists with maintaining communication and physical referrals.
• Serves as clinical instructor for students as assigned by student coordinator.
• Maintains a safe environment for self and athlete by using equipment properly.
• Assists departmental operations.
• Implements and coordinates athletic training coverage schedule for appropriate contests and training room coverage.
• Assists with outreach budget including inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Reports, keep records and submit charges on services provided.
• Identifies potential marketing opportunities in coordination with manager.
• Leads and participates in the education of high school students interested in athletic training.
• Assesses and reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions.
• Provides clinical services.
• Performs selective modalities under the direct supervision of the physical therapist.
• Performs pre-screens, works hardening programs, and rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Follows the treatment plan of the physical therapy patient.
• Communicates observations, facts, and comments with multidisciplinary team members, individually and through team conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level