Athletic Trainer

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

Banner Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide specialized medical care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation services to athletes, students, active individuals, and workers. The position administers athletic training services in a community or clinic setting under the supervision of a supervising physician. Services include school screenings, injury prevention programs, athletic consultations, injury assessment, treatment, and case management for injured clients undergoing rehabilitation. The Athletic Trainer frequently attends practices and games for area schools and athletic clubs, as well as community athletic events.

The role also carries leadership responsibilities and is based at Banner Sports Medicine Clinics, with work locations varying across Tucson facilities. This is a full-time position with varied hours depending on tasks; some nights and weekends may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited university training program.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer certification.
• Valid athletic trainer license issued in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Strong interpersonal communication and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice; reassess plans as needed to support maximum patient benefit.
• Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and monitor responses to therapy to ensure client safety.
• Report client progress and medical changes to the referring physician or appropriate medical provider.
• Educate clients, families, and coaches about injuries, risk-factor modification, and exercise programs.
• Evaluate and treat medical and musculoskeletal conditions consistent with athletic training clinical competencies and the applicable state scope of practice.
• Conduct injury screening clinics, educational programs, and workshops to promote safety and injury prevention.
• Document patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards.
• Provide athletic training services at practices, games, and community athletic events.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time