Position Purpose:
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing direct patient care for urgent, emergent, or potential health problems. Athletic Trainers understand orthopedic concepts and participate in the organization and management of the practice.
Essential Responsibilities (Occupational Exposure):
- Provide optimal healthcare to student-athletes by providing coverage within the designated school facility, at practices, and events.
- Perform assessments, provide initial care for athletic injuries, and coordinate rehabilitation with team physicians, sports medicine staff, coaches, and strength and conditioning staff.
- Apply splints, braces, tape and ace wraps, change dressings, remove sutures and staples, remove casts, and provide crutch training.
- Follow clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of hazardous/infectious waste materials.
- Performs concussion testing.
- Understand and adhere to OSHA requirements for workplace safety to protect against potential exposure to bodily fluids and workplace injuries.
- Cleaning and maintenance of exam rooms.
- Travel to various work locations as required.
- Special projects or other duties as assigned.
Basic Requirements:
- Master’s degree in healthcare/athletic training.
- Current certification in Athletic Training by the Board of Certification and licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the state of facility.
- Valid State Driver’s License.
- Continue medical education/complete CEUs.
- Knowledge of physical therapy patient care practices.
- Work schedule may include irregular days, evenings and weekends.
Preferred Requirements:
- Previous experience in healthcare setting.
Location & Commitments:
- Mankato office: 1431 Premier Drive | Mankato, MN 56001
- Full-time position M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexibility.
- Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)/profit sharing plan. They earn Paid Time Off, Extended Illness Time, and Holiday Pay.
Additionally, OFC believes in creating a fun work environment. We host an annual holiday party, a summer employee event, volunteer opportunities, a Super Bowl auction, various potlucks, and ice cream treats before Memorial and Labor Day weekends.
Disclaimers:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
This notification confirms the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic's commitment to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations. The Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Upon request, the Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic will provide entities with a copy of our current Equal Employment Opportunity policy. If you want to receive a copy of our policy or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for applying for this position, please email [email protected] or call (507) 386-6785.
