Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine (FT)

essentiahealth; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Essentia Health – South University Clinic in Fargo, ND seeks a qualified Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for high school programs, including practices, games, and events, in collaboration with physicians and school staff.

Requires NATA BOC certification and BCLS, plus a Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training; new grads must obtain state licensure within 90 days of hire. This is a 1.0 FTE, day-rotation, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• NATA board certification (BOC) required upon hire.
• Registered by Board of Medical Practice per state guidelines; new grads may begin orientation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides Athletic Trainer coverage for high school programs, including practices, games, and tournaments.
• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions of student-athletes.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, staff and parents to ensure health and safety.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation.
• Develop injury prevention programs with strength/conditioning guidance.
• Provide emergency care and establish medical referrals as needed.
• Support school health initiatives and wellness education.
• Deliver AT services for community events in collaboration with Essentia Health.

Skills

Athletic Training

Emergency Care

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training

Job description

Building Location:

South University Clinic

Department:

3021590 SPORTS MEDICINE - SU

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic training from an accredited program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides Athletic Trainer coverage for high school athletic programs, including practices, games, and tournaments
• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions of student-athletes
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, school staff, and parents to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical documentation
• Develop and implement injury prevention programs, including strength and conditioning guidance and education
• Provide emergency care and establish appropriate medical referrals as needed
• Support school health initiatives by assisting with wellness education and community engagement opportunities
• Deliver athletic training services for select community events (e.g., youth leagues, tournaments, outreach programs) in collaboration with Essentia Health

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

• NATA board certification (BOC) required upon hire.
• Registered by Board of Medical Practice per state guidelines. (See new graduate exception below)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire

New graduates of Athletic Training program may begin orientation, but they may not perform athletic trainer duties until state licensure is active. For new graduates, state licensure application must be submitted prior to start date and will be required within 90 days of hire.

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

As needed

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Compensation Range:

$54,038.40 - $81,057.60

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].