Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Clinic Nampa Full-Time Days

Trinity Health • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. The Orthopedics Sports Medicine Program is looking for a passionate and motivated Certified Athletic Trainer! As the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), you will work alongside our amazing Sports Medicine physicians and other clinical staff (MAs, RNs, LPNs, Physical Therapists) in an outpatient clinic setting. Our sports medicine specialists can help to: Identify the source of pain or acute injuries and present treatment options that will fit your personal health goals, Diagnose and treat overuse injuries, Design rehabilitation programs aimed at building strength and flexibility, which can minimize your risk of injury, Analyze your body mechanics to prepare athletes to compete at an optimal level, and educate patients on injury prevention.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer.
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the state they work (Idaho or Oregon).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.

Responsibilities

• Support Sports Medicine providers at the Nampa clinic and with in-office procedures.
• Recognize/triage, evaluate and care for injuries and illness occurring during athletic events or in the practice for athletic events.
• Determine the level of functional capacity of an injured athlete to establish the extent of an injury and ability of the athlete to participate.
• Educate, instruct, apply and monitor the facts and circumstances required to protect the athlete from injury.
• Gather and accurately record all information required in the assessment of athletic injuries.
• Develop and implement an appropriate course of rehabilitation or reconditioning to restore athletic function or performance.
• Counsel patients on injury prevention and treatment.
• Perform clerical duties and surgery scheduling, rooming patients, and assisting in the application of splints/braces/casts.
• Support various community activities like area High Schools athletic programs, the Far West Regional soccer tournament, Optimist Football, various races, and other events.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay.
• Generous PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Retirement planning and matching.
• College savings plans for your family.
• Multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Educational opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree