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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
Athletic Trainer
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An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$50,536 / year median in Iowa
+19% projected growth
Job Description
At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences. DMU is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex and affiliate locations. Athletic Trainers deliver primary care, injury prevention, emergency response, clinical evaluation, and rehabilitation services. This role also supports performance classes, clinics, and camps, and provides education to athletes, families, coaches, students, and the community. What you'll do: Provides exceptional athletic training services to teams and organization contracted: management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for a wide variety of sporting events including but not limited to: football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, rugby, gymnastics, and more. The Athletic Trainer works under direct supervision of a physician in accordance with Iowa State law practice act. These services may occur during the week, evening, and weekends. Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice and is responsible for working within the Iowa Athletic Training Practice Act, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers Standards of Professional Practice, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPPA, and other legal mandates. Assist with building, supervising, and implementing customized workshops/classes for prevention of injuries, conditioning, and sports performance classes. Commits to Des Moines University and the Clinic's mission and vision.