Athletic Trainer, Clinical

Careers With Purpose

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Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.50

Department Details

• Mon - Fri 8a-5p
• No weekends or major holidays
• Busy Orthopedic clinic
• Work with Sports Med Providers and APPs - both scheduled patients and walk-in patients
• Assessments under direction of Sport Med Provider
• Concussion testing - training
• Cast and splint - training
• All ages and abilities of patients

Job Summary Responsible for evaluating and monitoring clinic patients as an athletic trainer within an orthopedic patient focus. Will participate in the implementation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician when applicable.

• Evaluates injuries, physical conditions, and needs, recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule treatment programs and related education based on their capabilities and limitations.
• Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Documents and interprets appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family.
• Utilizes appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries.
• Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers treatments as ordered, which may include casting, splinting, bracing, and provides education to patients on proper fit and use.
• Observes patients, documents, and reports changes in patient condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and takes any necessary action.
• Counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans as directed.
• Explains and updates safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment as needed for patient care.
• Implements and monitors any patient treatment regimen for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to diagnosis and real-time condition.
• Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of certification, expertise, knowledge, and utilizes appropriate age and population-specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Two years of experience preferred.
• Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and be licensed and/or registered in states of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talents@sanfordhealth.org.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0249413 Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness Featured: No