Athletic Trainer

Sauk Prairie Healthcare; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Free parking

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support Sauk Prairie High School and community events. Part-time (0.8 FTE), 32 hours/week, with a 3–6 pm schedule during the school year and event coverage for home games.

The role involves injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and collaboration with physicians, coaches, and families to ensure optimal care. Wisconsin licensure and BLS are required within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic training.
• State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services and event coverage for schools and community events.
• Maintain accurate coverage records and mileage logs.
• Perform injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation within scope.
• Coordinate with physicians, coaches and parents on care plans.
• Serve as liaison between athletic directors and Rehabilitation Services Manager.
• Support performance enhancement and injury prevention programs.
• Educate patients on exercises and home programs.
• Prepare charts, schedule appointments and assist with infection control.

Skills

Athletic training

Event coverage

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic training

Job description

Looking to be part of a team that provides extraordinary healthcare from the heart? You Belong Here.POSITION SPECIFICSTitle: Athletic Trainer - for Sauk Prairie High SchoolFTE: Part-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week)Schedule: 3-6pm M-F during school year, and coverage of home athletic events.Holiday Rotation: Not applicableWeekend Rotation: Event coverage as neededOn Call Requirements: Not applicablePOSITION SUMMARYCoordinate outreach athletic training services to youth, high school and recreational athletes. Provide coverage at community events. Provide quality assistance with patient care in SPH sports medicine and/or orthopedic clinics.POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIESProvide athletic training services, evening and weekend event coverage for schools contracted with SPH and non-school events. Maintain accurate records of event coverage. Maintain travel and mileage records.Perform injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Make recommendations for physician referral as appropriate. Maintain documentation of injuries and referrals per department standard.Communicate with physicians, coaches and parents regarding athletic injuries evaluations and recommendations for triage and plan of care.Serve as liaison and coordinator of outreach services between athletic directors and Rehabilitation Services Manager.Provide input to athletic directors regarding school supply budget. Maintain supplies. Maintain a clean and orderly athletic training room.Provide expertise and supervision for performance enhancement and injury prevention services Develop patient education programs and tools for all areas of athletic training and sports medicine.Coordinate and provide athletic training services to community youth and adult recreational athletic leagues and community sponsored athletic tournaments and events.Provide, as necessary, patient care in rehab services department collaborating with physical and occupational therapists with general supervision of a PT when required, following state and federal regulations.Provide, as necessary, responsibilities working with sports medicine or orthopedic providers in their clinics. Includes but not limited to:Room patients, collect patient history information including vitals, medications and allergiesProvide education on exercisesSizing and application of splints and braces; application of casts as directed by physicianCrutch training as directed by physicianPrepare patients for injections as directed by physicianPerform examinations as appropriate to athletic training scope of practice.Prepare charts for patient appointments; calls appropriate facility to retrieve needed informationClean and disinfect patient treatment rooms per infection control policy.Guide and support patients through the sports medicine care continuum to ensure optimal access to healthcare resources within and external to the SPH system. Includes but not limited to:Facilitate appointments with specialists and support services within established service standardsServe as a primary contact for patients and their families seeking information and/or requesting services.Provide education on immediate injury care, within scope of practice.Work closely with marketing and public relations personnel to plan and coordinate sports medicine community outreach events and public presentations and to market services in a variety of media, including social networking.Provide exercise and strengthening expertise in the wellness center for post discharge rehabilitation patients and other members as directed.Presents seminars and workshops as requested.Participate on committees, work groups and task forces as assigned.Provide input on policies for the department.Attend all mandatory Hospital in-servicesAttend appropriate continuing education programs to continually improve the quality of skills delivered, and to advance individual competency.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation:Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic trainingPreferred: None Experience:Required: NonePreferred: 1 yearLicenses and Registrations:Required: State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer licensePreferred: None Certification(s):Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hirePreferred: NoneBENEFIT SUMMARYCompetitive health and dental insurance optionsFlexible paid time off to balance work and lifeRetirement plan with immediate vesting and employer matchDiscounted membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facilityGenerous tuition reimbursementEmployer provided life and disability insuranceFree parking at facility#IND100