Athletic Trainer - High School Outreach

About the role

Essentia Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join their Sports Medicine Team in the Duluth area. The position involves providing outreach athletic training coverage to a local high school and clinical support with orthopedic physicians.

Responsibilities

• Works within the scope of Athletic Training, and in alignment with standards of excellence and quality, providing patient care under the direction of the provider.
• Understands and adheres to the legal responsibilities and requirements within the athletic trainer role.
• Participates in planning and implementing care for patients within the scope of Athletic Trainer practice.
• Demonstrates standards of excellence in care in all interactions, for both internal and external customers.
• Maintains necessary certifications as needed, including annual required competency skills, using these as resources for patient/family teaching and education under the direction of the provider.
• Knowledge of home exercise implementation, fitting of durable medical equipment (DME), and casting skills are preferred.
• Maintains a safe and supportive environment by keeping the athletic training room, work area, exam rooms, and equipment clean, orderly, and safe, ensuring availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains skills for cross training to meet patient care and day-to-day operational needs.
• Provides athletic training services for athletic, community, and outreach events.

Qualifications

• Athletic training program graduate.
• BOC certification required upon hire.
• Registered by Board of Medical Practice per state guidelines.
• New graduates may begin orientation but must perform athletic trainer duties only after state licensure is active and submitted within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Home exercise implementation.
• Fitting of durable medical equipment (DME).
• Casting skills (preferred).

Benefits

Essentia Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options. The company also provides a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also available to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional health.

Pay

$25.98 - $38.97 / hour FTE: 1

Schedule

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street