What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Athletic Trainer position at NovaCare?
Overview:
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a passionate Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to provide care for our athletes in a high school outreach setting In this role, you will service contracted schools and coordinate access to additional health care for their athletes. This position will be supporting Elk River High School. New hire ATC will be covering athletic training room 5 days a week during the academic year as well as home game coverage. Additional duties might include event coverage at other area schools, tournaments, and assisting in the clinic.
Position: Certified Athletic Trainer
Location: 555 Railroad Drive, Suite C Elk River MN 55330
Type of Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Weekdays/Weekends, Typical High School ATC Hours
Compensation: $50,000 - $57,500, annually, based on years of experience
Incentives: Sign-on Bonus available
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Education for Growth: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications (Free for ATCs)
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
- Ease the Burden: Our student loan repayment program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt (available in select markets)
- Specialized Care: We offer growth and specialties nationwide (sports medicine - in high school and collegiate settings, and industrial health)
- Advance your Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes' rehabilitation
- Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
- Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
- Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
- Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
- National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) Board of Certification
- CPR certification
- Applicable state license where required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree
Additional Data:
Go Anywhere with Us 1900 centers in 39 states offering internal movement
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $50,000 - $57,500