Athletic Trainer PRN

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines University seeks Athletic Trainers to deliver primary care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation services. You will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex and affiliate locations, and educate athletes, families, coaches and the community on injury prevention and performance enhancement.

The role requires graduation from an accredited athletic training program, NATA BOC certification, Iowa licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited athletic training program.
• NATA BOC certified and Iowa athletic training license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Driver’s license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses for a variety of sporting events.
• Work under physician supervision to provide athletic training coverage.
• Develop and lead workshops for prevention of injuries, conditioning, and performance.

Skills

NATA BOC certification

Iowa athletic training license

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Graduate from accredited athletic training program

Job description

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking Athletic Trainers, healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex or at other affiliate locations as needed for a wide variety of sports. In addition, athletic trainers will provide education to athletes, families, coaches, DMU, and the community on injury prevention, sports rehabilitations, and performance enhancement.

What You’ll Do

• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice and is responsible for working within the Iowa Athletic Training Practice Act, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers Standards of Professional Practice, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPPA, and other legal mandates.
• Provide exceptional onsite care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for a wide variety of sporting events including but not limited to: football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, etc.
• Works under the direct supervision of a physician to provide athletic training coverage of athletic events.
• Supervise and implement customized workshops/classes for prevention of injuries, conditioning, and sports performance.

What We Are Looking For

• Must be a graduate from an accredited athletic training program.
• Must be NATA BOC certified and possess an Iowa athletic training license.
• CPR certified.
• Driver’s license in good standing.
• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

About

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the‑art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission.

Department: DMUPTSPC

Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: PRN, Days, Weekends, Evenings as Needed

Pay Rate: Starting rate is $30/hour, increasing to $35/hour on June 30, 2025, as part of a scheduled pay adjustment.

Position Description