Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Drake University

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Location: Des Moines, IA
Schedule: Full-time, typical Division 1 AT hours

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, starting at $47,000-$50,000/yr

Student Debt Benefit Available!

Select Physical Therapy is looking for a Certified Athletic Trainer to work with the Athletic Department of Drake University. This is a great opportunity to work in the D-I setting with an outstanding Sports Medicine Team made up of multiple Athletic Trainers, Sports Physical Therapists and a Sports Medicine Physician on-site to provide you the resources you will need to be successful. Sport assignment: Men's Basketball 

Why Join Us:

• Industry-wide unmatched continuing education (CEU) program with unlimited access to CEU courses, national certifications and more
• Comprehensive health-care and 401(k) plans
• Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

• Design and implement specific therapeutic programs for injured athletes’ rehabilitation
• Determine the need for and administer proper athletic training techniques before and during games/practices to decrease risk of injury (techniques can include taping, wrapping, bracing, proper hydration and minor wound care)
• Determine the effectiveness of athletic training/rehabilitative techniques and record change as indicated by athlete response within limits of specified plan of care
• Manage emergency incidents, coordinate EMS and acute care procedures including basic life support to reduce the impact on function of an injured athlete.
• Seek outreach opportunities and participate in events to promote the company (races, club teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree
• National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA-BOC) certification
• CPR certification
• Applicable state license where required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree