Athletic Trainer-MN-SL Ortho - St. Lukes Orthopedics

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ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S BUILDING A in Duluth, MN is seeking a ATHLETIC TRAINER-MN-SL ORTHO to join our ST. LUKES ORTHOPEDICS team!

Salary Range: $24.50 - $35.53 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Occasional Weekend

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.000000 FTE

JOB SUMMARY

The Athletic Trainer-MN, under the medical direction of the Physicians and the general administrative direction of the Clinic Manager, is responsible for acting as the liaison between the patient, the Physicians or their support staff, and the Medical Assistant. Within the clinic setting the Athletic Trainer coordinated the patients visits and performs designated procedures and patient care. In the athletic setting the duties of the Athletic Trainer includes, but are not limited to, administering preventative and rehabilitative treatment to athletes involved in various sports, tending to the immediate care of athletic injuries, and consultation services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : See Licensure/Certification
• Experience : N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration : Board of Certification (BOC) or NATABOC Certified. License to practice as an Athletic Trainer issued by the State of Minnesota. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network. Wisconsin Background Study upon hire and renewed per Wisconsin state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : N/A
• Experience : Previous experience as an Athletic Trainer.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration : N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the current practice standards that apply to clinical or medical assisting, including functions that support ambulatory family practice services. Knowledge of equipment commonly used in a family practice setting, Knowledge of medical record documentation and customer relations principles. Knowledge of computer keyboarding. Ability to perform tasks within scope of education and experience. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work collaboratively with the patients care providers and support staff to meet the health care needs of the patient. Ability to exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing with all persons involved in the delivery of health care services. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to administer injections. Ability to demonstrate positive customer relations behaviors in person and on the telephone and to present a professional image. Ability to use the telephone and to perform routine computer data entry functions. Ability to write legibly, see, hear, speak English and read.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching; work more than eight (8) hours but less than twelve (12) hour shifts
• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.

Additional Information

This position will be part clinic in Duluth and part athletic training contract in Two Harbors, MN

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org .

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Credentials:

Essential

• ATHLETIC TRAINER-Minnesota