Athletic Trainer - Athletic Training Services

Job Description :

• The duties of the athletic trainer include, but are not limited to, prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries, health care administration, and professional development and responsibility as specified in the Domains of the NATA Certified Athletic Trainer.
• The athletic trainer serves as a liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes, and parents.
• The athletic trainer ensures that players participate only when physically able and that any physician instructions are understood and followed.
• The athletic trainer will coordinate with the Sports Medicine team and the Athletic Director to ensure staffing of the athletic training room and coverage for all required events.

Primary Functions :

• Exercise supervisory responsibility for student athlete safety and discretion in making meaningful safety and health decisions
• Provide first aid, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention for students
• Act decisively and prudently in emergency and life-threatening situations
• Provide coverage at home events and practices
• Conduct IMPACT testing, organization, and clearance for all teams
• Develop and implement injury management protocols and emergency action plans
• Provide injury reports to coaches and other school personnel and parents on injuries and status of student athletes under treatment
• Maintain all forms, reports, and medical records and treatment logs related to athletic injuries, student rehabilitation, and any required athletic clearance
• Provide injury reports to coaches and / or other school personnel on injuries and status of student athletes with severe injuries
• Acting as liaison between coaches, parent(s) and athletes in injury matters
• Maintain a clean, organized, and effective athletic training room
• Attends practices and events daily for select sports
• Occasionally travel with teams to away meets, events, and competitions

Position Responsibilities :

• Care for injuries using physical therapy equipment, techniques and medication
• Evaluate readiness to return to daily activities, coordinate clearances when necessary and warranted
• Responsible for athletic training outreach
• Communication with school staff and parents / guardian on status of patients
• On site healthcare provider for assigned school
• Support Bellin Health Athletic Training Services

Qualifications :

• Must have undergraduate degree in athletic training / sports medicine from CAATE approved College or University. Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in the ATC field preferred, but previous experience is not required.
• Must have NATA certification in good standing
• Current state license required or eligible to apply for
• First Aid, AED, BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
• Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Some travel required

With so many amazing healthcare organizations in this area, why Bellin?

Bellin Health offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities.

You can be part of an exciting dynamic place that offers an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities.

This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

Bellin Health Values : Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Humility

Additional perks include :

• Top-notch benefits : 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Preventative care focused medical coverage that includes free visits to : Bellin primary care providers, Urgent Care & Fast Care facilities, physical therapy sessions and any labs required during these visits
• Access to online continuing education for professional and career development
• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth.
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Be a member of a passionate workforce, that feels like family and is driven to provide exceptional patient care with a strong focus on community.

Bellin Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.