The Certified Athletic Trainer will work with the sports performance team in the care and prevention of athletic injuries. This position will work closely with physical therapy, sports scientist, and strength and conditioning in the development and management of athletic rehabilitation and sports performance. This individual will assist in the development and implementation of programming related to the progression back to sport.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health).

Essential Functions:

• Highly effective communicator, working in collaboration with physical therapists and sports performance coaches in the development and execution of rehabilitation and performance plans
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff within the organization in a professional manner
• Documenting treatments in EMR in conjunction with physical therapist
• Create treating note templates within EMR specific to TCO physical therapy and patient return to sport progression
• Collaborate with Director of Therapy, Sports Performance Manager, Sports Medicine Coordinator, Therapy Managers, other internal and externals Personal Trainers/Strength Coaches, and Marketing to develop and implement solutions to sports performance needs
• Provide education on a regular basis to physicians, physical therapists, and strength coaches throughout the organization to demonstrate the use and importance of athletic training in the aid of sports performance and return to play decisions
• Remain active in community projects and outreach in TCO’s current contracted relationships as well as development of new relationships
• Manage payments, attendance, and accountability reports for programs
• Ability to work within set budgets for equipment/supply purchasing
• Foster community relationships relating to sports performance in the community with partners who share in TCO’s core values
• Participate in strategy development and implementation of sports performance program growth
• Participate in continuing education routinely in order to maintain state licensure while practicing within the scope of MN State rules/regulations
• Promote TCO sponsored sports performance events in the community at health fairs and events
• Occasionally participate in community functions relating to TCO outreach events throughout the year.
• Maintain safe work environment for self, staff, and patients
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training/Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science/Kinesiology or related field
• Master’s Degree Preferred in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science/Kinesiology or related field
• Possess and maintain Athletic Trainer Certification with Board of Certification, INC or NATABOC.
• Possess and maintain Athletic Trainer Registration with Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working within physical therapy setting, carrying out exercises under the direction of a PT
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working within a strength and conditioning setting and the ability to write and carry out programming related to return to sport within strength and conditioning.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Athletic training and sports performance setting

Notes

• i-Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.