Athletic Trainer | PRN

Sacred Heart Health Services; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking a PRN Athletic Trainer to provide contract athletic training services to schools, organizations and events. You will assess injuries, deliver treatment and first aid, and oversee prevention and reconditioning as directed by the BOC.

You will collaborate with high schools, colleges and professional teams to support coaches and medical staff, help identify equipment needs, supervise student assistants, and assist with pre-participation physicals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required; active state license/board certification.
• BOC certification required at hire.
• Master's degree in strength and conditioning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services for contracted schools/events.
• Collaborate with schools, universities and professional teams to support coaches and medical staff.
• Assist with equipment needs and supply management for athletic training activities.
• Participate in sports medicine education and meetings.
• Maintain records related to athlete injuries.

Skills

Athletic training

BOC certification

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's in strength & conditioning (NSCA)

Job description

Location

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $49,920.00 - $75,920.00

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Brief Overview

Provides athletic training services per contract to schools, organizations, and events. Athletic trainer will provide injury assessment, treatment, first aid, prevention, and reconditioning services as assigned and set forth by the Board of Certification (BOC).

What you will do

• Provide athletic training services for assigned sporting events, practices, and all other contracted school needs.
• Collaborate with high schools, universities, and professional sport organizations to assist coaches and medical personnel with assessment, treatment, and referral recommendations regarding injured athletes.
• Assist contract school in identifying equipment and supplies required for athletic training activities.
• Participate in sports medicine education and meetings as needed.
• Assists with record keeping and statistics pertaining to athlete injuries.
• Oversee staff assigned to school's training room according to contracted schools scope of services.
• Supervision, education, and recruitment of student assistant athletic trainers.
• Assist with coordination and delivery of contracted schools pre-participation physicals and concussion testing.
• Promote Avera Sports physicians, programs, and services within and outside the Avera network.
• Provide general public educational sessions as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Bachelor's Athletic Trainer - Board of Athletic Training active in state of practice
• Upon Hire Certified Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Master's Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Upon Hire

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

Culture and Beliefs

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.