Athletic Trainer
The posted compensation range of $22.95 - $33.28 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Responsibilities
Job Summary:
In our mission to deliver the highest quality most cost effective care to the communities we serve Dignity Health has formed a comprehensive community-based sports medicine program in partnership with the Sports Medicine Program. Part of this program is the provision of highly qualified athletic trainers to our communitys schools. This position will be responsible for providing athletic training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician (which includes the management and provision of care of injuries to a physically active person as defined in the state practice act with the direction of a licensed physician). Athletic Trainers shall serve at various high school locations within partnered school districts and will collaborate with team physicians in the areas of: Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis Immediate and Emergency Care Treatment and Rehabilitation Organization and Professional Health and Wellbeing.
To be successful in this role you must have a passion for sports medicine and working with student athletes. You will also have experience in guiding athletes on how best to maintain overall health
Responsibilities:
- Attend practices and games
- Strong understanding of the challenges athletes face, proper nutrition, sports injuries, and treatment options
- Design training and rehabilitation programs for athletes
- Use knowledge of sports-related injuries to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate athletes
- Assist and monitor injured players as they heal and progress towards recovery
- Understanding of first-aid treatments, massage, and physical therapy techniques, and equipment
- Reports every severe injury to the principal, school nurse, coach, and athletic director
- Refer athletes to another doctor or other medical staff members
Qualifications
Minimum
Experience:
Secondary school or collegiate level athletic training experience preferred
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited athletic training education program (i.e.) Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).
Master's degree in athletic training from an accredited athletic training education program related field preferred
Licensure:
Licensure from the State of Arizona Board of Athletic Training; Certification from the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers (BOC)
BLS American Heart Association
Special Skills:
Familiarity with and understanding of AIA and NFHS governing rules for required sports preferred
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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