Athletic Trainer

Glacial Ridge Hospital District•Glenwood, MN

16d•$31 - $45

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer at Glacial Ridge Health System serves student-athletes across two local schools while maintaining a clinical role within our orthopedic department. This position is responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, and athlete performance support at the school level, combined with direct patient care and surgical assistance in the orthopedic clinic and operating room. The ideal candidate is a credentialed Athletic Trainer seeking a well-rounded role that bridges school-based sports medicine with advancing orthopedic practice in a supportive, community-centered health system.

Requirements

Certified Athletic Trainer with the Board of Certification.
Current (or eligible for) Minnesota Athletic Trainer licensure from MN Board of Medical Practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to include CPR /AED required within one month of hire.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Team building.
Knowledge of Athletic Training concepts, basic first aid, and injury prevention strategies.
Knowledge of concussion program and evidenced-based rehabilitation programs.
Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous Athletic Training experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver first aid and emergency care to athletes and patients.
Evaluations of injuries and communication of the findings to the coaches, parents, physicians, and other appropriate people.
Design or help carry out home programs for injured athletes.
Provide preventative taping and strapping to athletes, and education to coaching staff as needed.
Provide nutrition and health consultation to student athletes.
Establish injury reduction programs, flexibility, strength and conditioning programs in coordination with coaching staff at two local schools.
Provide resources for coaches on all health care and athletic issues, including, but not limited to, training for all coaches in basic first aid and injury assessment.
Manage imPACT concussion management program.
Manage a post-injury recovery program for individualized guidelines and established return to activity criteria.
Perform other patient-related duties to include, but not limited to, assisting Orthopedics, Family Practice, and ER with brace fitting and crutch training, and other tasks as assigned.