Certified Athletic Trainer, Twin Cities Orthopedics @ UW-River Falls - Bloomington, United States - i-Health

Description

Member of the University of Wisconsin River Falls Athletic Training Staff. UW-River Falls is a D3 school located in River Falls, WI roughly 30 minutes east of Minneapolis, MN. Provide athletic training services to varsity student-athletes at UW-River Falls including organization and administration of all aspects of the sports medicine program, injury management, prevention, rehabilitation, documentation, travel, and care. Function as a member of the Twin Cities Orthopedic outreach program.

Will work approximately 30 hours per week, nontraditional hours including evenings, weekends & holidays.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

Essential functions:
* Serve as an Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer at University of Wisconsin River Falls
* Responsible for the assessment, treatment, prevention, documentation, and rehabilitation of acute, chronic, and emergency injuries and illnesses
* Provide primary athletic training medical coverage to practice, games, events, and travel
* Sport Assignment determined by Head Athletic Trainer.
* Determine athletes' readiness to participate in conjunction with the team physician(s) (i.e. pre-participation evaluation and post-injury/illness return)
* Communicate with coaching staff regarding athletes' readiness and health status
* Refer student-athletes to team physicians and/or specialists as needed
* Provide medical treatment and rehabilitation per direction of physician, medical specialists, and/or Head Athletic Trainer
* Identify psychosocial intervention needs and refer as necessary
* Function closely with Strength and Conditioning Coaches
* Maintains records and prepare administrative reports as required by the Head Athletic Trainer, University, NCAA, WIAC, OSHA

Additional functions:
* Provide education and work direction to athletic training interns as assigned
* Function cooperatively with all other staff, coaches, and department personnel
* Complete all assigned administrative duties in a timely fashion
* Comply with all rules and regulations of UW-River Falls, WIAC, and NCAA
* Educate student-athletes on the nutritional aspects of injuries/illnesses
* Any and all other duties as assigned

Education, experience, & other requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree Required/ Master's Degree Preferred
* NATABOC certification
* Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of Wisconsin
* Current CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens certification required
* 1-2 years of collegiate athletic trainer experience preferred
* Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Additional essential requirements:
Ability to:
* Travel independently throughout the workplace (which may include movement from floor to floor); stand for long periods of time
* Frequently work at a fast pace, with unscheduled interruptions and deadlines
* Converse in a calm, friendly manner
* Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
* Proficiently operate modern clinic and office (e.g., PC) equipment; and communicate on and operate the phone system.
* Travel to other work-related locations

Environmental Conditions:

• Athletic training

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.