Athletic Trainer - Clinic

Jamestown Regional Medical Center•Jamestown, ND

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer will carry out the mission daily to exceed expectations and be the difference in the lives of those served. This role commits to excellence by working to achieve department and organizational goals to achieve JRMC’s vision, following JRMC Healthy Roots, fulfilling the duties of an Athletic Trainer as identified by the National Athletic Trainers Association, and following state and Federal law. This is a full-time benefited position working 80 hours per two-week pay period, with workdays Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

Must be in good standing and hold a state license to practice as an athletic trainer.
Must be certified by the Board of Certification, Inc and maintain the standards established by the National Athletic Trainers’ association included in the NATA Code of Ethics.
BLS and AED certification required or must be completed within 3 months.
Will complete CPR every other year.
One to two years of experience working in the fitness industry or athletic training preferred.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility.
High level of problem-solving skills is required to the scope and complexity of the discipline responsibility.
Must be able to react to emergency situations, making timely judgments and decisions.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a hectic situation.
Requires analytical, deductive reasoning/problem-solving abilities, handling multiple priorities, and the ability to direct and evaluate activities.
The Athletic Trainer will be required to make independent judgments based on standards of care.
Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
Must demonstrate social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with youth athletes, parents, school administrators, and coaches.
Excellent communication skills are necessary because of the constant communication, both oral and written.
Willing to accept feedback; evaluates ideas other than own.
Is knowledgeable of organizational structure and utilizes appropriate channels of communication.
Demonstrates organizational skills.
Is able to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in an efficient manner.
Demonstrates creativity, insight, integrity, and initiative.
It is the responsibility of the Athletic Trainer to continuously uphold the highest degree of performance within currently defined and acceptable Behavior Standards.
Establishes policies and procedures, standards of patient care, treatment and services, and standards of rehab practices.
Provides functional supervision and instruction within the athletic training environment.
Responsibilities include supervising and directing students at all levels, providing education in clinical skills, safety practices, and professional standards, and overseeing their participation in treatment, event coverage, and rehabilitation activities.
The Athletic Trainer may provide guidance to student volunteers or support personnel during practices, games, or treatment sessions, ensuring tasks are performed safely and appropriately.
The physical and emotional wellbeing of athletes is highly impacted by the performance of the Athletic Trainer.
The role requires continuous vigilance in identifying, evaluating, and responding to athletic injuries, and errors in judgment may result in significant harm, including exacerbation of injuries or unsafe return-to-play decisions.
The Athletic Trainer must maintain strict confidentiality and uphold all HIPAA requirements.
The position requires rapid and accurate clinical decision-making in both routine and emergency situations, including concussion management, heat-related illness, fractures, and other acute injuries.
The Athletic Trainer also plays a key role in supporting the psychological wellbeing of athletes during rehabilitation, providing guidance that impacts motivation, confidence, and safe recovery.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the position.
Visual acuity necessary.
A very high degree of mental application and attention to details.
Assessment, treatment, planning, goal setting, program development, documentation, record keeping, scheduling, and communications are all included.
Work environment consists of exposure to outdoor weather conditions and indoor conditions.
Will require some driving and travel.
This position is defined as Category I in which the employee may have exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Position may require exposure to patients with infectious disease.
Must practice aseptic techniques and observe Standard Precautions.
Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program.
Must be available for flexible work hours.
Position is subject to frequent interruptions.
Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
The duties of the Athletic Trainer require continuous physical activity and sustained sensory attention in both indoor and outdoor athletic environments.
The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching while performing on-field assessments, taping, bracing, and providing injury care.
Moderate to heavy lifting is required when assisting athletes, moving equipment, or responding to emergency situations, consistent with the physical-requirements table.
The role requires continuous visual observation to evaluate athlete mechanics, identify potential or acute injuries, and complete accurate documentation, as well as continuous hearing and listening to communicate effectively with athletes, coaches, parents, and medical personnel.
Sensory and mental effort increases during emergency situations, concussion assessments, and sideline decision-making.
The Athletic Trainer must work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather, and must follow Standard Precautions in this OSHA Category I role.
A comprehensive background check will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role.
A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working in the fitness industry or athletic training preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and prevent athletes’ injuries.
Provide coverage to local high schools including attending practices, games, matches, and other events as needed by the JPS.
Utilize sound knowledge base related to the population served, following the prescribed treatments of referring physician.
Demonstrate ability and knowledge of athletic injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning.
Use all available resources in the assessment process and independently reassess and report significant findings to the medical team and athlete.
Demonstrate knowledge, competency, and skill in concussion and head injury management.
Provide prevention of athletic injuries through the application of protective tapings, wraps and braces, and assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury.
Monitor the effectiveness of taping, strapping, bracing, and equipment to provide optimal care for the athlete.
Utilize appropriate, sound, and up-to-date clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries.
Advise coaches of flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to help prevent injuries and optimize performance.
Evaluate, treat, and train athletes on how to build strength to prevent or avoid further injury.
Provide immediate care of athletic injuries and refer the athlete to medical facilities when necessary.
Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the direction of a referring physician per protocols.
Follow plan of care established within established policies and procedures for the athlete.
Act as a resource for physicians and physical therapists.
Modify/progress athlete within physician guidelines and consult with staff on the care of the athlete in a timely manner.
Maintain communication with physicians.
Maintain line of communication with school administrators and coaches in the advancement of the sports medicine program.
Complete and maintain accurate medical records for injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and physician referrals in an appropriate manner under HIPAA guidelines.
Keep medical histories and correspondence on file in the athletic training room.
Provide detailed information of athlete status and report information to appropriate individuals in a timely fashion.
Complete injury evaluation forms for each athlete and keep copies on file.
Compile information into a report to be provided to the school monthly or as requested.
Supervise and instruct students at all levels.
Counsel and advise athletes on health-related issues, including nutrition, diet, exercise, and substance abuse.
Follow safety guidelines.
Identify problems and work to resolve safety issues as they occur and in accordance with policies, asking for assistance when necessary.
May serve as a consultant to the middle school athletic program by advising middle school athletes in the athletic training room on an appointment basis.
Participate in special assignments, projects, or in-services.
Provide team fitness evaluations.
Provide written results of fitness evaluations and subsequent training recommendations to appropriate coaches.
Utilize all available resources to expand knowledge.
Work both independently and with a team.
Conduct timely initial and follow-up communication with coaches, parents, and physicians regarding athletic injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Complete assignments in a timely manner; answer questions; take initiative to identify services or items that would provide value to the athlete and school.
Participate in the marketing of the athletic training program within the school district and the medical community through newsletters, brochures, medical contacts, etc.
Develop schedule to attend school sport events, including game and practice coverage, with prompt attendance.
Include coverage of athletic training room, practices, and home events at school.
Act as a resource to the school, in providing medical coverage and the advancement of the school’s athletic program, eliminating unsafe practices, and enhancing health and conditioning programs.
When multiple home events occur causing conflicts of schedule, cover the home event that demonstrates the highest injury rate as published in the literature.
Attend athletic department meetings.
Attend other reasonable events/programs, as mutually agreed upon, including educational programs, workshops, on-call service for after-hour consultation, pre-season meetings, and development and supervision of student athletic training programs.
Act and speak respectfully regardless of the presence or absence of the athlete.
Offer praise to others for doing a good job.
Listen to and respect the opinion of others.
Intervene when others do not act and speak respectfully.
Act as a role model.
Advise and assist the Activities Director with the ordering of athletic training room equipment and supplies.
Use own time wisely and respect the time of others.
Perform all other duties as assigned.