Clinical Athletic Trainer

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• Sanford S Univ Med Ctr
• Fargo, ND
• 1720 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Salary Range: $23.00 - $30.50
• Pay Info: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus!

• Mon - Fri 8a-5p
• No weekends or major holidays
• Busy Orthopedic clinic
• Work with Sports Med Providers and APPs – both scheduled patients and walk-in patients
• Assessments under direction of Sport Med Provider
• Concussion testing – training
• Cast and splint – training
• All ages and abilities of patients

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 interpret es 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.

• Evaluate and monitor clinic patients as an athletic trainer within an orthopedic focus.
• Participate in implementation of patient care under supervision of RN, APP, or physician.
• Evaluate injuries, physical conditions, and needs, recommend a scientific care plan.
• Ensure health, comfort, and safety of patients.
• Document and interpret information from medical record, physician, and family.
• Utilize testing/evaluation techniques to assess injuries.
• Administer treatments as ordered, including casting, splinting, bracing.
• Educate patients on proper fit and use of equipment.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, take necessary action.
• Counsel patients and family on prevention and treatment plans.
• Explain and update safety rules for training and equipment use.
• Implement and monitor patient treatment regimens for rehab and reconditioning.
• Demonstrate competency within full scope of certification expertise.

• 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 licensed/registered in state(s) of practice or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required.

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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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0249416 | Job Function:
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