Certified Athletic Trainer | Sports Medicine

About the role

CentraCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a passionate and motivated Certified Athletic Trainer to join our growing Sports Medicine team. This unique position offers the opportunity to work directly alongside orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers in a dynamic clinical setting while serving as the primary athletic trainer for a local high school sports program. If you enjoy building relationships with athletes, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and making a meaningful impact on your community, this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This position provides a blend of clinic-based orthopedic care and community athletic outreach, allowing you to expand your clinical expertise while remaining connected to the field environment that athletic trainers love.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, and rehabilitation professionals.
• Assist with orthopedic patient care, injury evaluations, treatment planning, and return-to-play decisions.
• Provide athletic training services to local high school student-athletes.
• Cover practices, games, and special athletic events.
• Develop injury prevention strategies and educational programs for athletes, coaches, and families.
• Create and oversee individualized rehabilitation programs that help athletes return safely to sport.
• Serve as a trusted healthcare resource within your assigned school community.

Schedule

Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud. Hours vary between clinic and high school sporting events, with athletic coverage during the afternoon, evening, and some weekend events.

Pay and Benefits

Starting pay begins at $53,456.00 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience. Pay range: $53,456.00 – $80,217.70 per year. Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE; reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate.

• $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates (must accept a benefits-eligible position, not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months, currently reside more than 50 miles away, and relocate within 30 miles of primary work location within 120 days)
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more

CentraCare hiring incentives, including sign-on and relocation bonuses, may be discontinued at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required; master’s degree preferred
• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with MN Board of Medical Practice
• 2+ years of experience in athletic training setting preferred
• Valid driver's license in good standing required