Athletic Trainer

Allina Health • New Ulm, MN

8d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides and coordinates patient care across the continuum in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, and other clinical team members. The role is based in an orthopedic clinic and may also provide periodic outreach athletic training medical services to the community. Athletic Trainers practice at the top of their scope and may have opportunities to assist with games; some are able to scrub into the OR.

Clinical work includes rooming patients, taking age-appropriate vital signs, reviewing histories, conducting initial examinations, summarizing findings for providers, documenting in the electronic medical record, and providing patient care and education as directed. The Athletic Trainer also applies and removes casts and splints, fits durable medical equipment, and provides instruction on its use and care.

In outreach settings, the Athletic Trainer provides injury prevention and care for student athletes, supports practices and games as outlined by contracts, coordinates access to clinical care, supervises conditioning or rehabilitation, assesses injuries and recovery, maintains injury records, and communicates care and follow-up information to athletes and families. Outreach services in addition to the standard work week may include evenings, weekends, or holidays.

This is a 0.9 FTE clinic position in the Orthopedics department, with 72 hours per two-week pay period and an 8-hour day shift, generally 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The day off varies according to clinic needs. The listed schedule has no nights, weekends, or holidays; separate outreach work may include them. The role is located at 1324 5th St N, New Ulm, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training, or a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training obtained prior to 2022.
• Basic proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice, required upon hire if providing services in Minnesota.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and 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 meet 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 and coordinate care for patients in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, podiatrists, and other clinical team members.
• Room patients; take age-appropriate vital signs; review medication, allergy, and tobacco histories; and document the reason for the visit.
• Gather patient histories and conduct reviews of systems, including 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 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 assigned work.
• Apply and remove casts and splints according to established procedures.
• Provide basic patient education on cast, splint, and durable medical equipment care; fit durable medical equipment and explain its proper use.
• Complete required documentation and billing paperwork accurately.
• Provide injury prevention and care coordination for student athletes.
• Attend practices and games to provide support and care as outlined by outreach or organizational contracts.
• Coordinate clinical access for injured athletes.
• Supervise student athlete conditioning and/or rehabilitation in the outreach setting.
• Participate as a member of the care team in the athletic clinic setting.
• Develop a plan and assist athletes through the injury rehabilitation process.
• Assess, provide first aid for, and rehabilitate injured athletes.
• Assess athlete recovery and initiate 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 about care, self-care, and follow-up.
• Cooperate with other clinical areas and agencies to support patient-centered care.
• Assist with maintaining 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 when required; this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• 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 to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time