Athletic Trainer - Outreach

Position Description:

Provides athletic training services in the clinical and intercollegiate/ college setting. Additionally, will be asked to help at times with other youth, high school, and other athletic team AT Services. Participates in outreach and clinical services (as needed) as a representative of Mayo Clinic Health System, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Medicine. Delivers treatment to patients under supervision and collaboration of the physician and in accordance with quality standards of the department.

Primary Job Functions:

• Serves as an Athletic Trainer at a local division III college and in our Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Clinics. May include some travel to cover away varsity sports at times.
• Responsible for assisting with the prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries as set forth by the National Athletic Trainer Association Board of Certification.
• Determine athletes' readiness to participate in conjunction with the team physician(s) (i.e. pre-participation evaluation and post-injury/ illness return).
• Communicate daily to coaching staff regarding athletes health status.
• Refers student-athletes to team physicians or other specialists as needed
• Provide medical treatment and rehabilitation per direction of physician and other healthcare professionals
• Identify psychosocial intervention needs and refer as necessary
• Maintains records and prepare administrative reports as required by the Mayo Clinic, Supervisor of Athletic Training Services.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department, performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement projects.
• Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, and organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Bachelor of Science/Arts or Master’s degree in Athletic Training and certification by the Board of Certification and National Athletic Trainer’s Association. 
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English... Strong computer skills. Strong written and verbal skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same. Decision-making and problem solving skills. Team-building skills. Flexibility with scheduled days and hours of work. 
Current State of Wisconsin Athletic Trainer license and Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC). Current BLS certification. Driver’s License may be required depending on location of hire.