Athletic Trainer - Northern State University - Full Time

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Facility: Aberdeen Medical Center

Location: Aberdeen, SD

Address: 2905 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.00 - $34.50

Pay Info: Sign-On Bonus Available

Department Details

Work in a D2 collegiate setting at Northern State University with great athletics support

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, instructs, and monitors athletic training programs to help athletes prevent damage, restore function, and reach maximum level of independence. Evaluating athletes' sports related injuries, physical conditions, and needs; recommending a scientific care plan to include schedule, treatment programs, and related education based on their capabilities and limitations. Utilizing appropriate assistive devices to protect athletes from injury; Explaining and updating safety rules governing daily training, recreational activities, and the use of professional exercise equipment. Implementing and monitoring athletic training programs for rehabilitation and reconditioning according to athlete's diagnosis and real-time condition. Documenting and interpreting appropriate information gathered from a variety of sources, including the medical record, physician, and family. Utilize appropriate testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries (including concussions). May perform concussion testing (neurocognitive, balance, vestibular/oculomotor).

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

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.

Based on facility needs, driver's license may be required and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category I or III drivers.

Benefits

Sanford Health 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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Req Number: R-

Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness

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