Athletic Trainer - Athletic Training (Per Diem)

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Town of Prairie du Sac (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with immediate vesting

Discounted fitness facility membership

Free parking at facility #IND100

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare in Wisconsin is seeking an Athletic Trainer for per diem coverage. You will provide evening and weekend event coverage at multiple partner high schools and community events, and support our sports medicine team with injury evaluation and care in clinics.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in athletic training, Wisconsin licensure, and BLS certification within 3 months of hire, with responsibilities including outreach, documentation, and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic training.
• Experience: None required; 1 year preferred.
• Licenses: State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer license.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services, evening and weekend event coverage for contracted schools and community events.
• Maintain accurate records of event coverage and mileage/travel.
• Perform injury evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Coordinate and provide outreach services between athletic directors and Rehabilitation Services Manager.
• Communicate with physicians, coaches and parents regarding injury evaluations and plan of care.
• Keep athletic training room organized and supplies stocked.

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 Specifics

• Title: Athletic Trainer
• FTE: Per Diem
• Schedule: Variable – after school and event coverage as needed at any of the following high schools: Wisconsin Heights, Sauk Prairie, Poynette, Lodi and River Valley
• Holiday Rotation: Not applicable
• Weekend Rotation: Event coverage as needed
• On Call Requirements: Not applicable

Position Summary

Coordinate 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 Responsibilities

• Provide 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 allergies.
• Provide education on exercises.
• Sizing and application of splints and braces; application of casts as directed by physician.
• Crutch training as directed by physician.
• Prepare patients for injections as directed by physician.
• Perform examinations as appropriate to athletic training scope of practice.
• Prepare charts for patient appointments; calls appropriate facility to retrieve needed information.
• Clean 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 standards.
• Serve 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‑services.
• Attend appropriate continuing education programs to continually improve the quality of skills delivered, and to advance individual competency.

Position Requirements

• Education: Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in athletic training. Preferred: None.
• Experience: Required: None. Preferred: 1 year.
• Licenses and Registrations: Required: State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer license. Preferred: None.
• Certification(s): Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire. Preferred: None.

Benefit Summary

• Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match.
• Discounted membership to our state-of-the‑art fitness facility.
• Free parking at facility #IND100.

Additional Information

When you choose a career at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, you will enjoy a respectful, collaborative work environment where patient safety and quality are our highest priorities. Whether you’re seeking a job in nursing, medical imaging or another clinical field, or looking to bring your experience and excellent work ethic to one of the many non‑clinical roles on our team, you’ll feel like You Belong Here.