Athletic Trainer | Part-Time

Sanford Health • Jackson, MN

59d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role involves evaluating, planning, instructing, and monitoring athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence. It includes evaluating athletes’ sports related injuries, physical conditions, and needs, and recommending a scientific care plan based on their capabilities and limitations.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Must be licensed and/or registered in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.
• Driver's license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I or III drivers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, instructs, and monitors athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence.
• Evaluates athletes’ sports related injuries, physical conditions, and needs.
• Recommends a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations.
• Utilizes appropriate assistive devices to protect athletes from injury.
• Explains and updates safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment.
• Implements and monitors athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to athlete's diagnosis and real-time condition.
• Documents and interprets appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family.
• Utilizes appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries (including concussions).
• May perform concussion testing (neurocognitive, balance, vestibular/oculomotor).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed