Head Athletic Trainer

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services to student athletes in partnered school districts. This role involves collaborating with team physicians, managing injuries, and serving as a liaison between various stakeholders including physicians, schools, coaches, athletes, and parents. The Head Athletic Trainer will also be involved in concussion management and providing care for visiting athletes during games. This position is part of a comprehensive, community-based sports medicine program aimed at delivering high-quality care.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited athletic training education program (i.e. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
• Athletic Trainer: AZ Athletic Trainer-Board Certified
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in athletic training from an accredited athletic training education program related field
• Three (3) years of athletic trainer experience

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician.
• Manage and provide care for injuries to physically active individuals as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician.
• Collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers (if applicable) to provide athletic training services to partnered school districts.
• Assist in providing coverage for home athletic events, away events (travel required), and athletic training room hours at partnered schools.
• Participate and serve as a liaison in the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program between Dignity Health, its partners, and partnered schools.
• Serve as a liaison and coordinator between physicians, the school, school nurse, school counselors, administrators, coaches, athletes, their parents/guardians, and other members of the healthcare team, adhering to state and federal laws including FERPA and HIPAA.
• Administer and work in coordination with physicians regarding concussion management procedures, including baseline and post-injury neuropsychological testing, monitoring of progressive return to play protocols, and return to play requirements and clearance as directed by a physician or by protocol.
• Provide athletic training services for AIA sanctioned and/or contracted games to visiting athletes and communicate to the visiting athletic healthcare team, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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