Athletic Trainer

Allina Health System • Edina, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides and coordinates patient care across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, and other clinical team members. The role includes clinical services in an orthopedic practice and periodic outreach athletic training services in the community. Athletic Trainers may perform physical examinations and, in some cases, scrub into the operating room.

The position may include coverage at Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth locations. It is a 1.0 FTE role with 80 hours per two-week pay period, an 8-hour day shift, and no regular weekend rotation. Outreach services in addition to the standard work week may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training, or a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training earned before 2022.
• Basic proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire if providing services in Minnesota.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services, required upon hire if providing services in Wisconsin.
• Certified Athletic Trainer credential from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required upon hire.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: American Heart Association BLS certification, American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an orthopedic, sports medicine, or outpatient clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Room patients; collect age-appropriate vital signs and review medication, allergy, and tobacco history; and document the reason for the visit according to established protocols.
• Gather complete patient histories and conduct Reviews of Systems, including past medical, surgical, social, and family history.
• Perform initial patient examinations and summarize findings and test results for provider review and direction.
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient care and education before and after encounters or procedures as directed by the provider.
• Coordinate care activities with physicians and clinical team members to support efficient patient flow.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and processing.
• Administer therapies or treatments as directed by the provider.
• Resolve service problems promptly and professionally with appropriate clinic personnel.
• Communicate with providers and clinical team members to organize and prioritize assigned work in support of patient care.
• Apply and remove casts and splints according to established procedures; provide basic cast, splint, and durable medical equipment (DME) care education; fit DME and explain its proper use.
• Complete required documentation and billing paperwork accurately.
• Provide support and care to student athletes by attending practices and games as outlined in outreach or organization contracts.
• Coordinate injured athletes' clinical access and supervise their conditioning or rehabilitation in outreach settings.
• Participate as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting.
• Develop rehabilitation plans with athletes and assist them through the injury rehabilitation process.
• Assess, provide first aid to, and rehabilitate injured athletes; assess recovery and initiate changes based on knowledge and consultation with the care team.
• Maintain records on students treated for injuries.
• Provide concise information to student athletes, parents, patients, and families about care, self-care, and follow-up.
• Coordinate with other clinical areas and agencies to support patient-centered care; assist with communication and physical referrals.
• Maintain a safe environment by using equipment properly and assessing and reporting environmental risks or equipment malfunctions.
• Provide outreach athletic training medical services in addition to the standard work week, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support and benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time