Certified Athletic Trainer @ University of St. Thomas (D1) - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Member of the University of St. Thomas Athletic Training Staff. Provide athletic training services to Division One varsity student-athletes at University of St. Thomas (Men's & Women's Track/Field and Assist Football) 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.

This is a full-time position working a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and 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.

• Serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer at University of St. Thomas. Provide primary athletic training medical coverage for Men's & Women's Track/Field and Assist with Football including practice, events, and travel.
• Responsible for the assessment, treatment, prevention, documentation, and rehabilitation of acute, chronic, and emergency injuries and illnesses
• Determine athletes' readiness to participate in conjunction with the team physician(s) (i.e., pre-participation evaluation and post-injury/illness return)
• Communicate daily 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
• Partner with sports dietitians to support student athlete nutrition
• Maintains records and prepare administrative reports as required by the TCO, Head Athletic Trainer, University, NCAA, Affiliate conferences, 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 University of St. Thomas, athletic conference affiliations, and NCAA
• Educate student-athletes on the nutritional aspects of injuries/illnesses
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

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  * Travel independently throughout the workplace (which may include movement from floor to floor); stand for long periods of time
  * Work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  * 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

  Additional expectations - TCO's Core Values:
  * Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
  * Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
  * Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
  * Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
  * Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

  
  

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Traditional collegiate athletic training setting
  * Non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  * May be exposed to hazardous agents and infectious disease; cast dust and saw noise

Protected Health Information (PHI) Access:
* Clinic charts, patient demographics, and financial information on all test and hospital notes

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 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• The knowledge, skills, abilities & traits (KSATs) listed on this job description are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed KSATs to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job, is acceptable
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.