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.
Responsibilities
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Evaluates Athletes for injuries
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Determine level of care needed
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Assists in appropriate referral to medical personnel
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Handles immediate care of athletic injuries as needed
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Communicates proper follow-up care to patients, coaches and any other medical support personnel
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Determine playability of injured athletes in both practice and competition
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Maintains records
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Keep treatment records on athletes
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Maintain any record of physician visits of athletes
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Track parental consents, emergency information and other medical records pertinent to athletes
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Work with school and coaches
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Obtain adequate and appropriate supplies for effective care via school administration
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Work with coaching staff on pre-season programs to help prevent injuries and prepare athletes for competition as requested
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Assists coaching staff in game preparation of equipment and supplies needed to handle athletic injuries.
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Have plan in place to handle emergencies
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Provide patient and family education to maximize treatment program
Required Qualifications
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Athletic Trainers Upon Hire
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Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with the MN Board of Medical Practice Upon Hire
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Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
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Membership of the National Athletic Training Association Upon Hire
Qualifications: $40.00 / Flat Rate
