Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer, OPA–Anchorage, Full-Time

OPA is a rapidly expanding orthopedic group seeking an additional full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join our team. The primary responsibility of the clinical/outreach athletic trainer is to provide outstanding care to athletes and patients at local high schools, community events, and clinic.

At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Learn more about OPA at OPAlaska.com.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The certified athletic trainer is charged with managing the health care of participating athletes. This includes, but is not limited to, first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, appropriate modalities, prevention and rehabilitation programs and medical referrals. The certified athletic trainer should be able to multi-task and be available for possible early morning shifts, late afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Able to spend various amounts of time standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching and twisting. Able to lift 50 pounds frequently. Able to work indoors and outdoors for various amounts of time.

The clinical/outreach AT will:
• Comply with OPA facility and department policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the OPA mission and vision statements.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as continuing education requirements that govern the delivery of athletic training services.
• Design and implement injury prevention, performance enhancement, and wellness programs for the physically active.
• Instruct athletes, parents, coaches, medical personnel, and other community members in proper care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Comply with OSHA blood borne pathogen standards.
• Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment.
• Keep athletic training room and clinical area safe, clean and organized.
• Maintain athletes' medical records and submit injury reports as required.
• Perform duties to assist team physicians, including but not limited to bracing, casting, evaluation, and patient care.
• Organize pre- and post-participation physicals.
• Supervise student athletic trainers, aides and volunteers.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches and other team personnel.
• Participate in select community service/educational programs related to sports medicine.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by Director and/or Sports Medicine Physician.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses and Certifications
• National certification (ATC) through the Board of Certification, Inc.
• Current CPR Certification

Education
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree preferred

Work Experience
• Minimum three years athletic training experience in a sports environment preferred.

Candidates meeting the above skills and qualifications and desiring to be part of a patient-centered, professional environment are invited to apply.

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Each of our physicians and surgeons works in concert with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and other staff to provide patients an individualized care-team experience. Currently, we have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who embrace our same core values and possess a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.