Fairview Health Services Blaine , MN 55449
Posted 5 days ago
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
Fairview Health Services