Athletic Trainer, Clinical - Occ Med | Full-Time

10000 Sanford; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Minot, ND seeks an Athletic Trainer to evaluate and monitor clinic patients within an orthopedic focus. You will implement care plans under supervision and help develop rehabilitation strategies, documenting findings from medical records and conversations with physicians and families.

The role requires BOC certification and state licensure, with two years of experience preferred. You will educate patients on prevention, safety, and proper use of rehabilitation equipment during

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and licensed/registered where practicing.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Education level aligned with state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor clinic patients as part of an orthopedic focus.
• Implement patient care plans under supervision of RN, APP, or physician.
• Document information from medical records, physicians, and families.
• Use testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries.
• Administer treatments and educate patients on rehab and equipment use.
• Observe patient status and report adverse changes promptly.
• Counsel patients and families on prevention and treatment plans.
• Explain safety rules for training and use of equipment.
• Monitor and adjust rehabilitation regimens per diagnosis and condition.

Skills

Athletic Trainer Certification

Licensed Practitioner

Education

Board of Certification Athletic Trainer certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50 Union Position: No Department Details

Summary

Responsible for evaluating and monitoring clinic patients as an athletic trainer within an orthopedic patient focus. Will participate in the implementation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician when applicable. Evaluates injuries, physical conditions, and needs; recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations.

Job Description

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients.
• Documents and interprets appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family.
• Utilize appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers treatments as ordered which may include, casting, splinting, bracing and provide education to patient on proper fit and use.
• Observe patients, document and report changes in patient condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take any necessary action.
• Counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans as directed.
• Explains and updates safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment as needed for patient care.
• Implements and monitors any patient treatment regimen for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to diagnosis and real-time condition.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Two years of experience preferred
• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and be licensed and/or registered in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.