Athletic Trainer

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

4d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates care for patients across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, and other clinical team members. Provides periodic outreach athletic training medical services to the community. The role is a multi-unit position: 0.6 FTE in the Orthopedics Buffalo Specialty Clinic and 0.4 FTE providing outreach through Courage Kenny. Travel to different clinic outreach sites may be required.

The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), working 8-hour day shifts, with no regular weekend rotation. Outreach services in addition to the standard work week may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Athletic Trainers practice at the top of their scope and may perform physical examinations; some may scrub into the operating room.

The role includes clinical patient care, casting and splinting, durable medical equipment support, and injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation for student athletes. Physical demands are classified as Medium Work, involving lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training, or a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training earned prior to 2022.
• Basic proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, if providing services in Minnesota, required upon hire.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, if providing services in Wisconsin, required upon hire.
• Certified Athletic Trainer credential from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, required upon hire.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an orthopedic, sports medicine, or outpatient clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including rooming patients, obtaining age-appropriate vital signs, reviewing medication, allergy, and tobacco history, and documenting the reason for visit.
• Gather complete patient histories and conduct Reviews of Systems, including past medical, surgical, social, and family history.
• Perform initial patient examinations and summarize findings and test results for provider review and direction.
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient care and education before and after encounters or procedures as directed by the provider.
• Coordinate care activities with physicians and other clinical team members to support efficient patient flow.
• Assist with specimen collection, labeling, and processing.
• Administer therapies or treatments as directed by the provider.
• Resolve service problems promptly and professionally with appropriate clinic personnel.
• Communicate with providers and clinical team members to organize and prioritize work in support of patient care.
• Apply and remove casts and splints according to established procedures.
• Educate patients on cast, splint, and durable medical equipment care; fit durable medical equipment and instruct patients in its proper use.
• Complete required documentation and billing paperwork accurately.
• Provide injury prevention and coordination for student athletes, including attending practices and games as outlined by outreach or organization contracts.
• Coordinate clinical access for injured athletes and supervise student-athlete conditioning and/or rehabilitation in the outreach setting.
• Act as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting; develop rehabilitation plans and assist athletes through the injury rehabilitation process.
• Assess, provide first aid and rehabilitation for injuries, and assess athlete recovery, initiating changes based on knowledge and consultation with the care team.
• Maintain records on students treated for injuries.
• Provide concise information to student athletes, parents, patients, and families regarding care, self-care, and follow-up.
• Cooperate with other clinical areas and agencies to support patient-centered care; assist with communication and physical referrals.
• Maintain a safe environment by using equipment properly and assessing and reporting environmental risks or equipment malfunctions.
• Provide outreach athletic training medical services in addition to the standard work week, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• 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 to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time