WI - Athletic Trainer - Mauston

Athletic Trainer

Schedules Available:

• Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday with evening coverage for events
• PRN, as needed for additional coverage

Weekend rotation: Occasional event coverage

Holiday rotation: Occasional event coverage

Additional Information: Eligible for up to a $7,500 sign on bonus

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer position provides medical care (prevention of and response to injuries) to active people of all ages and in a wide range of settings. The role includes many disciplines but are not limited to injury prevention, injury rehabilitation & prevention, and emergency and concussion care.

Position Responsibilities

• Cover athletic events and after-school activities at a contracted high school.
• Prevention, evaluation, and management/rehab of athletic injuries: collect histories, perform physical evaluations, diagnose injuries, and determine a plan of action.
• Communicate findings and plan of action with athlete, their parent, and the coach.
• Concussion management: assess and diagnose concussions, manage (symptom monitoring, supervising the return to play progression), and determine when the athlete may safely return to activity.
• Document treatments/evaluations.
• Observe and analyzes root cause or potential causes of injuries, to prevent future injury.
• Occupational health and rehab services responsibilities (POETs, desk assessments, & FPNs)
• Perform functional progress assessments, post-offer employment tests, and job specific conditioning programs to assist the patient, employer, therapist, and physician in determining when the patient may safely return to work.
• Coordinate schedules for coverage of events.
• Work as a physician extender in the orthopedic clinic, which requires taking histories, scheduling surgeries, and educating patients.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology required.
• 1+ years related work experience required.
• Must hold and maintain a current Athletic Trainer license by the state of Wisconsin.
• Certification by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• BLS certification required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Ability to perform musculoskeletal examinations.
• Ability to perform concussion evaluations.
• Knowledge of emergency care and occupational health.
• Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.