What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Fairview Health Services?
An athletic trainer working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a specialized orthopedic and musculoskeletal clinic, this individual is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including triage and coordination of care ranging from patient evaluation, care delivery, assessment, and discharge planning in collaboration with a physician. Care delivery responsibilities include and are not limited to casting, bracing, and instruction in self-care and home exercise programs
Responsibilities
- Perform rooming procedures, including taking vitals, and detailed medical history.
- Prepare patients and supplies for injection or other medical interventions such as x-ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Assist in facilitating appropriate referral to medical personnel including X-ray, lab, athletic training, physical therapy, hand therapy, chiropractic, primary care, and specialist physician services.
- Perform patient assessment including concussion baseline testing and post injury assessment. Provide concussion education to patients and family in partnership with provider.
- Educate patient and/or family member in self-care, including home exercise program instruction, as directed by provider. Communicate proper follow-up care to patients, family, and any other medical support personnel in clinic, on the phone and in written form.
- Apply appropriate casting and bracing devices.
- Understand all staff members’ responsibilities so they have the ability to move from one role to another in a seamless manner.
- Manages provider schedules daily by working with scheduling staff to ensure patients timely access and creates access for acute injuries. Identify opportunities to improve workflows by being engaged in change improvement and focused on the work environment and patient experience.
Required Qualifications
- Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer upon hire Upon Hire
- Athletic Trainer Cert with the MN Board of Medical Practice Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years experience as an athletic trainer or combination of athletic training and other healthcare work such as CMA, Nursing Assistant, PT, PTA, LPN
- Membership of the National Athletic Training Association
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $63,939 - $90,272