Athletic Trainer
About the Role
As part of our Community and School Health Initiative, you will work with community student athletes, collaborating with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate each player's condition. You will establish treatment plans that encompass both fitness and nutritional resources to help athletes reach their health goals.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers to provide athletic training services to partnered school districts.
- Assist in providing coverage for home and away athletic events (travel required) and athletic training room hours at partnered schools.
- Participate in the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program between our organization, partners, and partnered schools.
- Serve as a liaison and coordinator between physicians, schools, nurses, counselors, administrators, coaches, athletes, parents/guardians, and other healthcare team members, adhering to FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
- Administer concussion management procedures, including baseline and post-injury neuropsychological testing, monitoring progressive return-to-play protocols, and ensuring return-to-play clearance as directed by physicians.
- Provide athletic training services for AIA-sanctioned or contracted games to visiting athletes and communicate with their healthcare teams as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited athletic training education program (e.g., Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).
- One (1) year of experience providing athletic training services.
- Arizona Athletic Trainer Board certification.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in athletic training from an accredited program.
- Three (3) years of athletic training experience.
About the Organization
Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. We deliver comprehensive clinical services and are committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, research, and medical education. Our mission is rooted in social justice and health equity, ensuring high-quality healthcare access for all. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your skills and passion for healing are celebrated.
Pay
$24.33 - $36.19 per hour.