Schedule: This position is located half-time in clinic and half-time in outreach. Clinic will be Monday to Friday with hours in between 8:00a-5:00p. Outreach will be afternoons, evenings, and possibly weekends. The hours are approximately split between the clinic and outreach programs.
The Athletic Trainer may work in many different setting including coordinating and providing patient care in the physicians practice, which may include first assistant in surgery. The Athletic Trainer coordinates the administration of athletic training services at assigned school, venue or events. This position works cooperatively and is actively engaged in the teaching of fellows, residents, athletic trainers, and other student.
Essential Job Functions
Assists with patient education involving the whole patient care and treatment plan according to validated skill level.
Performs and functions as a first assistant by demonstrating appropriate skill level of procedures under the supervision of the Orthopedic Physician.
Assists student athletes with physician referral and works with providers to return the athlete to play safely. Provides concussion management services utilizing IMPACT testing.
Performs on-site injury assessment and treatment including first aid and Basic Life Support (BLS). Performs injury prevention services through identification of predisposing conditions and utilization of protective taping and bracing.
Applies and removes all types of casts, appropriate dressings, splints, traction and other orthopedic appliances and equipment.
Coordinates the administration of the athletic training program at assigned schools, including site visits, event coverage and sports related education and training.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Athletic Trainer | North Dakota Board of Athletic Training | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Athletic Trainer | Minnesota Board of Medical Practice | Within 6 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Notes
In order to function as an Athletic Trainer in the Operating Room, each individual must complete the competency assessment and be credentialed through Altru Health System’s credentialing process
Physical Demands
Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
Driving Requirement Definitions
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement For This Position
Frequent Driver
Reference ID: R3230
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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