Athletic Trainer - Alexandria, United States - Alomere Health

Description

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, a Service of Alomere Health is looking for a full time (athletic trainer to work in our fast-paced orthopedic clinic. This position has the potential for a combination of roles in clinic and sports medicine. Roles could include cast and brace application; suture/ staple removal; wound care; initial post-op visit; physician extender role; school visits; game coverage; and/or involvement in our Peak Performance program.

Department

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists

Employment status: Exempt, Full Time

Schedule/Hours: The schedule is variable and based on school sporting events:

• Days, afternoons, evenings, week days, weekends
• Both Clinic and Sports Medicine environments

Key Responsibilities:

Athletic Trainer Service Delivery:

• Practice safely, ethically, and legally, following HIPAA and facility protocols.
• Exhibit professionalism and accountability in all endeavors.
• Adapt to evolving patient needs and medical landscape, demonstrate initiative, and foster respectful relationships.

Communication:

• Collaborate with the orthopedic team to ensure quality care and meet patient expectations.
• Coordinate care with other professionals to maximize patient outcomes.
• Serve as a resource for our community, offering information about orthopedic services.
• Involve patients and others in care discussions and goal-setting.

Intellectual/Conceptual, Integrative and Qualitative Skills:

• Collaborate with orthopedic team to deliver quality care and meet patient expectations.
• Coordinate care with other professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as a community resource for orthopedic services, engaging patients in care discussions and goal setting.

Other Duties:

• Fulfill additional duties as requested.
• Participate in departmental or organizational meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant equipment and software.

Education, Experience & Skills Required

• Completion of a CAATE accredited Athletic Training program, either undergrad or masters track.
• Previous Athletic Training experience preferred.

License, Registration and/or Certification

• Certified Athletic Trainer with the Board of Certification, Current (or eligible for) Athletic Trainer MN License with the MN Board of Medical Practice
• CPR certification required.
• The ability to observe and practice universal precautions and emergency first aid.

Benefit Status

Full Time

Union Position

No

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review. All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health's review of this application.

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.