Head Athletic Trainer

Dignity Health Medical Group • Gilbert, AZ

7d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Group 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 and other healthcare professionals to manage injuries, implement wellness programs, and ensure the safety of athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer will also serve as a liaison between the organization, schools, and various stakeholders, and will be involved in concussion management protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelors Other 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.
• Collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers to provide athletic training services to partnered school districts.
• Assist in providing coverage for home and away athletic events, including travel.
• Participate and serve as a liaison in the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide athletic training services for AIA sanctioned and/or contracted games to visiting athletes and communicate to visiting athletic healthcare team, as needed.

What This Job Offers

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