Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic & Sports Med | Full-Time

Clinical Athletic Trainer

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Van Demark Building Location: Sioux Falls, SD Address: 1210 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.50

Clinical Athletic Trainer supporting a physician in a busy orthopedic and sports medicine practice.

As the physician's primary clinical partner, this role helps coordinate patient care from the first visit through treatment. You'll work closely with physicians, APPs, surgery schedulers, radiology, and patient access to keep clinic running smoothly.

Our team model is unique. We use RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and Athletic Trainers in primary support roles, allowing each team member to work at the top of their training and license.

Clinic hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p. No weekends, no holidays and no on-call.

Job Summary: Responsible for evaluating and monitoring clinic patients as an athletic trainer within an orthopedic patient focus. Will participate in the implementation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice provider, or physician when applicable. Evaluates injuries, physical conditions, and needs; recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients. Documents and interprets appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family. Utilize appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries. Contributes to the assessment of patients and administers treatments as ordered which may include, casting, splinting, bracing and provide education to patient on proper fit and use. Observe patients, document and report changes in patient condition, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take any necessary action.

Counsels patients and family members on prevention and treatment plans as directed. Explains and updates safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment as needed for patient care. Implements and monitors any patient treatment regimen for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to diagnosis and real-time condition.

Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of certification expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting.

Qualifications: Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Two years of experience preferred Must be certified as an Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification and be licensed and/or registered in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Benefits: Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Req Number: R-0260932 Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness Featured: No