Athletic Trainer-Outreach

Allina Health • Saint Paul, IN

10d • $29 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide outreach athletic training medical services to high schools, colleges, amateur club teams, and professional teams. The role coordinates patient care across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, and other health care providers. It also provides community outreach services and clinic assistance in orthopedic and sports medicine practice settings. The position works at Macalester College and Allina Health Orthopedics in St. Paul/Minneapolis, with an 8-hour shift and occasional weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
• 2 to 5 years in a department, program, or service area.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice if providing services in Minnesota, required upon hire.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer through the Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services if providing services in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required upon hire.
• Must have at least one of the following: BLS certification from the American Heart Association; BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 25 lbs. frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention and coordination for student athletes.
• Attend practices and games to provide support and care as outlined by school contracts.
• Develop programming to maximize performance within each athlete’s potential.
• Coordinate effective and appropriate clinical access for injured athletes.
• Supervise student-athlete conditioning and/or rehabilitation in the school setting.
• Participate as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting.
• Develop rehabilitation plans and assist athletes through the injury rehabilitation process.
• Assess injuries and provide first aid and rehabilitation.
• Assess injured athletes’ recovery and initiate changes based on knowledge and consultation with the care team.
• Maintain records of students treated for injuries using the palm pilot software program.
• Communicate care, self-care, and follow-up information to student athletes, parents, patients, and families.
• Promote cooperation with other clinical areas and agencies, focusing on patient-centered care.
• Assist with maintaining communication and physical referrals.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students as assigned by the student coordinator.
• Maintain a safe environment by using equipment properly.
• Assist with departmental operations.
• Implement and coordinate athletic training coverage schedules for contests and training room coverage.
• Assist with the outreach budget, including inventory and ordering supplies.
• Report, maintain records, and submit charges for services provided.
• Identify potential marketing opportunities in coordination with the manager.
• Lead and participate in education for high school students interested in athletic training.
• Assess and report environmental risks or equipment malfunctions.
• Provide clinical services.
• Perform selective modalities under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
• Perform pre-screens, work-hardening programs, and orthopedic patient rehabilitation under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Follow physical therapy patients’ treatment plans.
• Communicate observations, facts, and comments with multidisciplinary team members, individually and through team conferences.
• 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 benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level