Athletic Trainer - Devils Lake

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Location:

Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $24.02 - $36.03

Summary:

What we offer:
✔ Sign on Bonus - up to $15,000
✔ Student Loan Repayment (up to $17,000)
✔ Relocation may be available for qualified candidates
✔A comprehensive benefits package (including 401k match)

*Individuals participating in Altru educational sponsorship or apprenticeship programs are not eligible to receive any additional recruitment incentives.

The Athletic Trainer will provide coverage college, high school, and outreach school.

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