Certified Athletic Trainer

Department:         Rehabilitation Services     
Reports To:           Director of Rehabilitation Services          

Salary: $24.63 - $35.91 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.    

SUMMARY:  Provides athletic training services to athletes on an ongoing basis under the direction of a primary physician as defined by Minnesota Statutes.  Works with local schools/communities and various providers on development of sports medicine program. 

• Prevent, recognize, evaluate, manage and treat athletic injuries using sound and up-to-date clinical techniques; give emergency care and first aid.
• Develops and cultivates contacts with referring physicians, businesses, schools, coaches and other referral sources. 
• Excellent decision-making skills to make treatment assessments based on quick injury evaluation.
• Effective communication/interpersonal skills both in person and in writing; work with treating physician and coach regarding injury status of athletes; will also interact with management, professional staff, parents, general public and local schools and sports teams.
• Demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment. 
• Facilitates pre and post-participation exams; acquires and advises on protective equipment for athletes as needed.
• May use modalities such as cold, heat, light, sound, electricity, exercise, and mechanical devices for treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. 
• Provide athletic training services at assigned sporting events at schools within the community; work with school staff on scheduling coverage of appropriate events.
• Helps facilitate and develop a community outreach program and helps further develop the sports medicine program. 
• Provides activities to appropriate hospital patients under the Activities Plan of Care as established by the evaluating Occupational Therapist.
• ImPACT Concussion program administration, coordination, and development. 
• Will maintain NATA certification.
• Provides patient and community education in the areas of sports injury prevention and care. 
• Provides input as to the fitness, strength and conditioning status of athletes.
• Completes all documentation according to department and practice act guidelines. 
• May function as a physician extender in the clinic setting.
• May function as a physical therapist extender in the clinic/hospital setting. 
• Demonstrates the ability to instruct, supervise and delegate appropriate patient care activities/treatment to support personnel as needed.
• Treats within scope of practice, abides by State Practice Act guidelines, and follows ethical/legal standards of practice per guidelines. 
• Help facilitate the creation of athletic training policies and procedures.
• Delivers high-quality CPR courses following the American Heart Association curriculum to community members and staff. 
• Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of Joint Commissionas required for full accreditation.