Athletic Trainer | La Crescent School District

Gundersen Health System; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team to provide coverage for the La Crescent (Minnesota) School District athletics department; will also provide event coverage. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE). Starting pay of $24.36 per hour and up, based on experience, with applicable evening and weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field.
• Must be a Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with NATA-BOC.
• Must hold WI LAT licensure or MN BOMP athletic trainer licensure.
• Must have current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers.
• No experience required; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Triage injuries with clinical evaluation and diagnosis.
• Provide immediate injury care.
• Perform follow-up injury treatment.
• Deliver injury prevention education.
• Offer rehabilitative services.

Skills

Injury triage

Clinical evaluation

First aid / CPR

Rehabilitation guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine or related field

Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – NATA-BOC

Licensed Athletic Trainer – WI LAT / MN BOMP

Current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers

No experience required; new graduates welcome

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a full‑time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team to assist in providing coverage for the La Crescent (Minnesota) School District athletics department; will also provide event coverage. No experience required. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

What You’ll Do

• triage of injuries incurred by patients/athletes providing clinical evaluation and diagnosis
• immediate injury care
• follow‑up injury treatment
• prevention education
• rehabilitative services

Our outreach program consists of 28 area schools, 19 high schools, 7 middle schools, Viterbo University and Western Technical College.

Our 19 athletic trainers cover all levels of football, junior varsity and varsity volleyball, boys & girls soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, ice hockey, lacrosse, baseball, softball and track.

What’s Available

Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE). Cover sports practices from approximately 3:00‑6:00pm and sporting events as needed including weekend hours. Will also cover school route rotation 2x/weekly. Possible clinic hours available. Starting pay of $24.36 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as applicable evening and weekend shift differentials.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine or a related field
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA‑BOC)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer – Wisconsin (LAT) Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (BOMP) Athletic Trainer licensure
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• No experience required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Get

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the mid‑western United States
• A highly adaptable and mission‑driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including a 401(k) match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Relocation assistance is available

About Us

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician‑led, not‑for‑profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job.

What You Can Expect

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote‑eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.