Athletic Trainer (ND/MN)

Altru; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Altru Health System seeks an Athletic Trainer to coordinate patient care in the physician practice, including potential first-assistant duties in surgery. You will provide on-site coverage for events, teach residents and students, and support education on injury prevention and treatment plans.

You will work under Orthopedic physicians with credentialing through Altru Health System. Requires ND and MN board credentials and BLS certification, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Assists and educates patients per treatment plan.
• Acts as first assistant under Orthopedic Physician supervision.
• Performs casts, dressings, splints and orthopedic appliances.
• Provides event coverage and injury prevention services.

Responsibilities

• On-site injury assessment and basic life support.
• Engages in resident and student education.
• Ensures competency through credentialing processes if in OR.
• Participates in outreach and community training.

Skills

Patient education

First assistant

Event coverage

Injury assessment

Education

Athletic Trainer – ND Board certification

Athletic Trainer – MN Board certification

Driver's License

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.Location:Altru Professional Center,4400 S. Washington St.,Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $24.02 - $36.03Summary:The Athletic Trainer works in the clinic setting coordinating and providing patient care in the physicians practice, which may include first assistant in surgery. The Athletic Trainer provides coverage for outreach events. This position works cooperatively and is actively engaged in the teaching of residents, athletic trainers, and other students.Essential Job Functions:Assists and provides patient education involving the whole patient care and treatment plan according to validated skill level.Performs and functions as a first assistant by demonstrating appropriate skill level of procedures under the supervision of the Orthopedic Physician.Applies and removes all types of casts, appropriate dressings, splints, traction and other orthopedic appliances and equipment.Provides event coverage and sports related education and training.Performs on-site injury assessment and treatment including first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS). Performs injury prevention services through identification of predisposing conditions and utilization of protective taping and bracing.Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.Certification:Athletic Trainer | North Dakota Board of Athletic Training | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesAthletic Trainer | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary SourcesDriver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary SourcesBasic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management SystemNotes:In order to function as an Athletic Trainer in the Operating Room, each individual must complete the competency assessment and be credentialed through Altru Health System’s credentialing process.Language Requirements:This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.Physical Demands :• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.Occasional Drivers : Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.Driving Requirement for this position:Frequent DriverReference ID: R8253Making a real difference. For one another.To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)