Casual Athletic Trainer

Overview

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a casual Athletic Trainer to be based out of our Blaine location. This position will work for community events and is paid a flat rate of $40/hr.

At M Health Fairview we stive to keep our patients safe and the ability to intervene before an injury occurs is our goal. Understanding how to prevent injuries is as meaningful as treating the injury. The ideal AT is able to partner with the coaching staff to ensure all athletes are contending in a safe environment.

Responsibilities/Job Description

The Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for safe and effective direct delivery of patient care including patient evaluation, treatment, assessment, and discharge planning.

Evaluates Athletes for injuries

• Determine level of care needed

• Assists in appropriate referral to medical personnel

• Handles immediate care of athletic injuries as needed

• Communicates proper follow-up care to patients, coaches and any other medical support personnel

• Determine playability of injured athletes in both practice and competition

Maintains records

• Keep treatment records on athletes

• Maintain any record of physician visits of athletes

• Track parental consents, emergency information and other medical records pertinent to athletes

Work with school and coaches

• Obtain adequate and appropriate supplies for effective care via school administration

• Work with coaching staff on pre-season programs to help prevent injuries and prepare athletes for competition as requested

• Assists coaching staff in game preparation of equipment and supplies needed to handle athletic injuries.

• Have plan in place to handle emergencies

• Provide patient and family education to maximize treatment program

Qualifications

Required

• Board of Certification Certified Athletic Trainer upon hire

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with the MN Board of Medical Practice upon hire

• CPR/BLS upon hire

Preferred

• Membership of the National Athletic Training Association