Athletic Trainer - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Fargo, ND is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support sports medicine at Sanford S Univ Med Ctr. You will evaluate injuries, create care plans, and guide rehabilitation to help athletes regain function and independence.

Requirements include BOC certification and state licensure; a driver’s license may be required. Sanford Health emphasizes an inclusive workplace and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
• Licensed and/or registered in state(s) of practice.
• Multi-state licensure privileges may be required by position.
• Driver's license may be required and must meet medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I or III drivers.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, instruct, and monitor athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence.
• Evaluate athletes’ sports injuries, recommend a science-based care plan including schedule, treatment programs and related education.
• Utilize assistive devices to protect athletes from injury and explain safety rules for daily training and equipment use.
• Implement and monitor athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to diagnosis and real-time condition.
• Document and interpret information from medical records, physician, and family to inform care.
• Use appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries (including concussions); may perform concussion testing.

Skills

Athletic Trainer

Education

BOC Certification (Athletic Trainer)

State Licensure

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $25.00 - $34.50

Evaluates, plans, instructs, and monitors athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence. Evaluating athletes’ sports related injuries, physical conditions, and needs; recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations. Utilizing appropriate assistive devices to protect athletes from injury; Explaining and updating safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment. Implementing and monitoring athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to athlete's diagnosis and real-time condition. Documenting and interpreting appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family. Utilize appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries (including concussions). May perform concussion testing (neurocognitive, balance, vestibular/oculomotor).

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

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.

Based on facility needs, driver's license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I or III drivers.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0274424
Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness
Featured: No