Athletic Trainer

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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 OrthoArizona-Mezona Orthopedics. Part of this program is the provision of highly qualified athletic trainers to our community's 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 Gilbert Public Schools and will collaborate with team physicians in the areas of: injury or illness prevention, immediate and emergency care, clinical diagnosis and evaluation and treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site care and evaluation of athletic injuries and conditions.

• Develop injury prevention programs and conditioning routines.

• Administer first aid or emergency care during practices and games.

• Create and implement rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.

• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers to develop treatment plans.

• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of injuries, treatments, and progress.

• Educate athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and wellness.

• Ensure athletic training equipment and facilities are maintained and comply with safety regulations.

Minimum

• 1-3 years in some capacity of providing athletic training services.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited athletic training education program (i.e. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education).
• Licensure from the State of Arizona Board of Athletic Training
• Certification from the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers (BOC)
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

• Master's degree in athletic training from an accredited athletic training education program related field.
• Familiarity with and understanding of AIA and NFHS governing rules for required sports.