Athletic Trainer - Surgical Orthopedics

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

4d•$54,038 - $81,058•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Athletic Training services to patients ranging from adolescent to geriatric in a surgical orthopedics clinical environment, including evaluation and assessment, education, treatment and consultation services and related patient care services under the supervision of the orthopedic surgeon. This is an experienced athletic training position with daily responsibilities to include: Management and Administration of Physician Practice, Patient Throughput, and Patient Care. The role involves anticipating provider needs, acting as a liaison between healthcare team members, proficient use of Epic EMR, scheduling patient appointments, patient triage, presenting pertinent patient information, aiding in clinic flow, securing patient history, performing patient assessment, evaluation, and testing, patient education, demonstrating and administering home exercise programs (HEPs), applying durable medical equipment (DME), applying casts and splints, and preparing injections.

Requirements

Athletic training program graduate
BOC certification required upon hire.
CAATE accredited athletic training program graduate with successful completion of BOC certification examination.
Registered by Board of Medical Practice per state guidelines
Certification in BLS/CPR
Basic computer competency skills are expected for this position
New graduates of Athletic Training program may begin orientation, but they may not perform athletic trainer duties until state licensure is active.
For new graduates, state licensure application must be submitted prior to start date and will be required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior surgical practice experience
OTC or BCS-O certification preferred upon hire, or ability to sit for either exam after hire.

Responsibilities

Management and Administration of Physician Practice
Effectively anticipate needs and preferences of the provider
Be the liaison between multi-disciplinary health care team members
Proficient use of Epic EMR
Schedule patient appointments per provider template
Patient Throughput
Patient triage
Present pertinent patient information to provider
Aid in flow of clinic by communicating with provider, patient, triage, and staff; reviewing patient charts, and patient education.
Patient Care
Secure thorough and relevant patient history
Perform patient assessment, evaluation, and testing
Patient education through plan of care
Demonstrate and administer home exercise programs (HEPs)
Apply durable medical equipment (DME)
Apply casts and splints
Prepare injections

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) with employer contributions
Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave
Colleague Resource Groups
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources