Athletic Trainer - Outreach - Full Time

Children's Wisconsin • Greenfield, WI

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About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with various physicians and their support teams within the Orthopedic Service Line to provide direct patient care for pediatric and adolescent populations in clinical, and/or school based and community outreach settings. The Athletic Trainer primarily assists in the evaluation of patients, development and communication of a customized plan of care for the patient and family, and administration of patient educational content under the direction of the attending provider. Practices within the domains established by the Board of Certification which are: prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses when caring for patients as well as practicing within experiential knowledge, and evidence-based guidelines. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training required, master's degree preferred.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for the athletic trainer required.
• State of Wisconsin Athletic Training licensure (or obtain within 30 days of hire) required.
• Current CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart or American Red Cross is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year athletic training experience with adolescent or pediatric patients preferred.
• Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC), or willing to obtain OTC certification as requested by orthopedic service line leadership.
• Ability to work with a diverse patient population to ensure a culturally competent environment.

Responsibilities

• The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with various physicians and their support teams within the Orthopedic Service Line to provide direct patient care for pediatric and adolescent populations in clinical, and/or school based and community outreach settings.
• The Athletic Trainer primarily assists in the evaluation of patients, development and communication of a customized plan of care for the patient and family, and administration of patient educational content under the direction of the attending provider.
• Practices within the domains established by the Board of Certification which are: prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries and illnesses when caring for patients as well as practicing within experiential knowledge, and evidence-based guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level