Athletic Trainer - Fort Dodge

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Health insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health’s Orthopedics Clinic in Fort Dodge is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join a collaborative sports medicine team serving student‑athletes. The role provides comprehensive athletic training services, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care across school programs.

You will work with coaches, administrators, physicians, and parents to promote athlete health, safety, and performance, covering practices, events, and designated activities with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• BOC certification as Athletic Trainer.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play recommendations for student‑athletes.
• Conduct injury assessments and determine the appropriate course of care.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Administer first aid and emergency care as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Maintain treatment and injury documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Provide athletic training coverage for designated home athletic events and practices.
• Respond to athletic injuries and medical emergencies during practices, games, competitions, and other school‑related athletic activities.
• Travel with teams when mutually agreed upon and required for higher‑risk events.
• Serve as a liaison between student‑athletes, families, coaches, school administration, and healthcare providers.
• Communicate injury status, treatment plans, and participation recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.

Skills

CPR/AED/First Aid

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

BOC Certification as Athletic Trainer

Current state licensure or eligibility

Job description

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Orthopedics Clinic

Athletic Trainer

Full-Time Hours - Monday-Friday, Daytime Schedule

The Athletic Trainer (ATC) serves as a valued member of the sports medicine team through a collaborative partnership between UnityPoint Health, Iowa Central Community College, and St. Edmond Catholic School . This position is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic training services, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care to student-athletes participating in school-sponsored athletic programs and activities.

The Athletic Trainer serves as the primary healthcare resource for student-athletes and works closely with coaches, school administration, physicians, parents, and healthcare professionals to promote athlete health, safety, and performance. The position provides athletic training coverage for practices, competitions, and designated school events, while supporting a culture of wellness, injury prevention, and evidence-based sports medicine.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Athletic Healthcare Services

• Provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play recommendations for student-athletes.
• Conduct injury assessments and determine the appropriate course of care.
• Develop and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
• Administer first aid and emergency care as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Maintain treatment and injury documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Event and Practice Coverage

• Provide athletic training coverage for designated home athletic events and practices.
• Respond to athletic injuries and medical emergencies occurring during practices, games, competitions, and other school-related athletic activities.
• Assist with emergency action planning and implementation.
• Travel with teams when mutually agreed upon and required for higher-risk events.

Communication and Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between student-athletes, families, coaches, school administration, and healthcare providers.
• Communicate injury status, treatment plans, and participation recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Attend coaches' meetings and athletic department meetings as requested.
• Educate coaches, athletes, and parents regarding injury prevention, concussion management, heat illness prevention, and other sports medicine topics.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Athletic Trainer.
• Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Previous experience providing athletic training services at the secondary school, collegiate, or professional level.
• Experience with electronic medical records and injury documentation systems.
• Experience with concussion management and return-to-play protocols.