Overview

Select Physical Therapy has an immediate need for a PRN Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Des Moines, IA!

Our PRN ATC's cover events in youth sports, secondary schools, and collegiate settings

Compensation: commensurate with experience, starting at $28/ hour

Benefit: UNMATCHED continuing education program with internal CEU courses, national certifications and more. FREE!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care under supervision of Medical Physician or Licensed physical therapist.
• Assists in Physican Office with brace fitting, history taking, and collaboration with Physician for plan of care.
• Designs and implements specific therapeutic programs for rehabilitation of the injured athlete
• Determines the need for and administers proper athletic training techniques prior to and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury. Athletic training techniques can include: taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care.
• Performs, with interpretation, selected measurement procedures such as isokinetic testing, range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs.
• Determines the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and records change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care.
• Works closely with physical therapists and area physicians to treat athletes. Maintains proper lines of communication to ensure athlete is getting optimal care within the team.
• Prudently manages emergency incidents, coordinates EMS and acute care procedures including Basic Life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seeks outreach opportunities and participates in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc).
• Able to assist in the development of marketing strategies which lie within the athletic trainer’s area of clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• BS Degree REQUIRED
• Minimum one year clinical experience
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Applicable state license where required (IA)

Additional Data

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.