Certified Athletic Trainer - School System

Certified Athletic Trainer - School System (Healthcare)

Doctor's of Physical Therapy is hiring Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)! New grads are welcome to apply! Full‑time Licensed and Certified ATC to provide High School sports medicine outreach for Ankeny Community School District. The qualified candidate will work to expand event and training room coverage for growing High School and Middle School programs. This position will average 40 hours per week and will provide afternoon and evening High School and/or Middle School event coverage, daily training room and practice coverage.

Must be skilled in injury assessment and first‑aid care, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and work effectively with all members of the Athletics Department. The ATC will work daily to communicate athlete status to coaches, parents, the school nurse and coordinate necessary referrals with physicians, specialists, and physical therapy.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Attainable Bonus Program
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

This position is responsible for the evaluation and progression of treatment of patients of all ages and abilities suffering from injuries or illnesses affecting physical functionality. The Athletic Trainer must also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Point of contact for school‑based programs and contact for services within those contracts.
• Effective at building positive referral relationships with coaches, program and physician offices through timely communication with all parties.
• Administers concussion protocol for school athletes, including identification of signs/symptoms and effective communication with player, coaches, parents, nurses, and physicians. This includes return‑to‑play criteria set by the state athletic association.
• Identifies which athletic injuries are appropriate for physical therapy referral and facilitates the referral process.
• Reviews physician's referral (prescription), patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment necessary.
• Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Understands the unique features, rules, and regulations of the Workers Compensation system as they relate to patient care, documentation, treatment and communication to ensure excellent outcomes for that patient population.
• Understands Doctors of Physical Therapy's lines of service, how to perform and recommend them, teach and progress patients, document and communicate results to clients as needed.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities such as non‑manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily‑living activities, and work/sports related functions.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart and electronic medical record.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Completes all required patient documentation, charging and communication with all team members, internal and external, in a complete, efficient and appropriate manner.
• Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient’s health care.
• Performs other position‑related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong sense of…