Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer Dignity Health Medical Group - 3.6 Gilbert, AZ Job Details Full-time $26.76 - $39.81 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Certified Athletic Trainer BLS Certification First aid Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities 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 the Sports Medicine Program. 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 secondary school locations within partnered school districts and will collaborate with team physicians in the areas of: Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Organization and Professional Health and Wellbeing. Collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers (if applicable) to provide athletic training services to partnered school districts. Specific to coverage, collaborate with head/associate athletic trainers (if applicable) and assist in providing coverage for home athletic events as well as for away events (travel required) and athletic training room hours at partnered schools. Participate and serve as a liaison in the development, coordination, and administration of a comprehensive sports medicine program between our organization, our partners, and partnered schools in which we provide services. Serve as a liaison and coordinator between physicians, the school, school nurse, school counselors, administrators, coaches, athletes, their parents/guardians, and other members of the healthcare team as needed and as pursuant to state and federal laws including FERPA and HIPAA. Administrate and work in coordination with physicians regarding concussion management procedures, including baseline and post-injury neuropsychological testing for concussion management, monitoring of progressive return to play protocols with concussed athletes, return to play requirements and clearance as directed by physician or by protocol. Provide athletic training services for AIA sanctioned and/or contracted games to visiting athletes and communicate to visiting athletic healthcare team, as needed. Job Requirements Required Bachelors Other from an accredited athletic training education program (i.e. Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) and

Athletic Trainer:

AZ Athletic Trainer-Board Certified American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR Preferred Masters degree in athletic training from an accredited athletic training education program related field and three (3) years of athletic trainer experience Where You'll Work Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus Pay Range $26.76 - $39.81 /hour