Certified Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Clinic,

Job Description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.

Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.

Works alongside the orthopedic surgeon managing fractures, (both non-operatively and post-operatively), casting and splinting of fractures, post-operatively managing shoulder and knee arthroscopies, evaluating new injuries and conditions, and educating patients. Provides immediate and emergency care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis, as well as therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions in the secondary school setting for all student-athletes across every sport.

Maintains presence at all practices, home events, and certain away events. Acts as the liason between the high school and hospital to assist in coordinating further care or general appointments for the student-athletes as needed. Serves as the primary outreach high school athletic trainer. Specializes in the delivery of quality health care to student-athletes within the school. Performs patient intake for medical and musculoskeletal conditions and physical examination based on patient history and chief complaint.

Collaborates with involved parties to develop a coordinated care plan and provides documentation on evaluations and progress.

Education and

Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in kinesiology or athletic training or equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited professional athletic training education program:
  Required
• Master's Degree in kinesiology or athletic training:
  Preferred
• Five years' related experience:
  Preferred

• Certified Athletic Trainer:
  Required
• Athletic Trainer (ATC):
  Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification:
  Required

• Provides immediate and emergency care, examination, assessment, and diagnosis, as well as therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions for all student-athletes across every sport.
• Maintains presence at all practices, home events, and certain away events as needed.
• Acts as the liason between the high school and hospital to assist in coordinating further care or general appointments for the student-athletes as needed.
• Casts and splints of fractures, post-operatively manages shoulder and knee arthroscopies, evaluates new injuries and conditions, and educates patients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.