Athletic Trainer-Outreach

Allina Health System • Saint Paul, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
• Two to five years of experience in a department, program, or service area.
• Minnesota Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the MN Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire if providing services in Minnesota.
• Wisconsin Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the WI 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.
• 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 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds 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 that maximizes performance within an athlete’s potential.
• Coordinate appropriate clinical access for injured athletes.
• Supervise student-athlete conditioning and/or rehabilitation in the school setting.
• Act as a member of the care team in an 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 on 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.
• Coordinate with other clinical areas and agencies to support patient-centered care.
• Assist with maintaining communication and physical referrals.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for students as assigned by the student coordinator.
• Use equipment properly to maintain a safe environment for self and athletes.
• 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 and record services provided and submit charges.
• 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, including 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 coverage
• 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 for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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