Athletic Trainer

Sanford Health • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • $24 - $35

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer evaluates, plans, instructs, and monitors athletic training programs to help athletes prevent injury, restore function, and achieve the greatest possible independence. The role evaluates sports-related injuries, physical conditions, and athlete needs, then recommends a scientifically based care plan, including scheduling, treatment programs, and education tailored to athletes’ capabilities and limitations.

The position uses appropriate assistive devices and explains and updates safety rules for training, recreational activities, and professional exercise equipment. It implements and monitors rehabilitation and reconditioning programs according to each athlete’s diagnosis and current condition, documents and interprets information from sources such as medical records, physicians, and family, and uses suitable evaluation techniques to assess injuries, including concussions. Concussion testing may include neurocognitive, balance, and vestibular/oculomotor testing.

Requirements

• Meet the appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Be licensed and/or registered in the state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by the position.
• A driver’s license may be required based on facility needs; drivers must meet Sanford Health Category I or III medical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate athletes’ sports-related injuries, physical conditions, and needs.
• Recommend a scientific care plan, including scheduling, treatment programs, and related education based on athletes’ capabilities and limitations.
• Use appropriate assistive devices to protect athletes from injury.
• Explain and update safety rules for daily training, recreational activities, and use of professional exercise equipment.
• Implement and monitor rehabilitation and reconditioning programs according to the athlete’s diagnosis and real-time condition.
• Document and interpret information gathered from sources including medical records, physicians, and family.
• Use appropriate testing and evaluation techniques to assess injuries, including concussions.
• May perform concussion testing, including neurocognitive, balance, and vestibular/oculomotor testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed