Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine (FT)

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide coverage for high school programs, including practices and games, in Fargo, ND. The role focuses on prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training, is NATA-BOC certified, and is BCLS certified. State licensure must be active within 90 days of hire, with ongoing collaboration among clinicians, coaches, and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• NATA board certification (BOC) required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
• State licensure must be active within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides Athletic Trainer coverage for school athletic programs (practices, games, tournaments).
• Prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries of student-athletes.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, school staff, and parents on health and safety.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Develop injury prevention and conditioning programs.

Skills

Athletic training

Emergency care

Injury prevention

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/MA in AT

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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/Certification Qualifications:

• 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.