Athletic Trainer - Gilbert, United States - Dignity Health Medical Group

Dignity Health Medical Group

Verified Company

Gilbert, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview

Hello humankindness

Dignity Health's Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a "golden thread" of compassionate care that connects staff and patients.

While walking through the Healing Garden-with it's intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains-you're reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person.

Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.
Living in Phoenix's relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries.

This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs.

There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you're a year-round fan.

You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too.

The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.

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Responsibilities

In our mission to deliver the highest quality, most cost effective care to the communities we serve, Dignity Health has formed a comprehensive, community-based sports medicine program in partnership with the Sports Medicine Program.

Part of this program is the provision of highly qualified athletic trainers to our community's schools.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for providing athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician (which includes the management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician).

Athletic Trainers shall serve at various high school locations within partnered school districts and will collaborate with team physicians in the areas of: Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Organization and Professional Health and Wellbeing.

Responsibilites:

Collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers (if applicable) to provide athletic training services to partnered school districts.
Specific to coverage, collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers (if applicable) and assist in providing coverage for home athletic events as well as for away events (travel required) and athletic training room hours at partnered schools.
Participate and serve as a liaison in the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program between Dignity Health, OrthoArizona, and partnered schools in which we provide services.
Serve as a liaison and coordinator between physicians, the school, school nurse, school counselors, administrators, coaches, athletes, their parents/guardians, and other members of the healthcare team as needed and as pursuant to state and federal laws including FERPA and HIPAA.
Provide educational training to all sports medicine staff, and relevant parties in areas of emergency action plan execution, injury prevention, standard operating procedures, documentation, and other topics as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum:

Experience:

Secondary school or collegiate level athletic training experience preferred

Education:

Bachelors degree from an accredited athletic training education program (i.e.) Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).

Master's degree in athletic training from an accredited athletic training education program related field preferred

Licensure:

Licensure from the State of Arizona Board of Athletic Training; Certification from the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers (BOC)

BLS American Heart Association

Special Skills:

Familiarity with and understanding of AIA and NFHS governing rules for required sports preferred

Pay Range
$ $33.28 /hour