Athletic Trainer - Sanford Sports Complex - Full Time

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

134d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves evaluating, planning, instructing, and monitoring athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence. This includes evaluating athletes’ sports-related injuries, physical conditions, and needs; recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations. The role also requires utilizing appropriate assistive devices to protect athletes from injury and explaining and updating safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Must be licensed and/or registered in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
• Based on facility needs, a driver's license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I or III drivers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to athlete's diagnosis and real-time condition.
• Document and interpret appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family.
• Utilize appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries, including concussions.
• May perform concussion testing (neurocognitive, balance, vestibular/oculomotor).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees