Athletic Trainer

Essentia Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide on-site care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation for athletes in a patient-centered, collaborative environment. In this role, you will perform injury evaluations, develop evidence-based treatment and return-to-play plans, and deliver taping, bracing, and therapeutic interventions. You’ll coordinate closely with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, and families, ensuring clear communication and thorough documentation. Essentia Health offers a supportive, growth-focused culture with strong work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and community engagement. Provide on-site injury prevention, evaluation, and management for athletes and active patients Design and implement evidence-based rehabilitation and return-to-play programs Apply taping, bracing, and protective equipment to support safe participation Deliver emergency and sideline care, including concussion recognition and triage Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress in the EMR accurately and timely Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, and families to coordinate care Educate athletes, teams, and community members on injury prevention and wellness Support Essentia Health’s mission through compassionate, patient-centered service Participate in quality improvement, outreach events, and professional development activities Maintain current certifications and comply with all regulatory, safety, and ethical standards Injury evaluation and assessment Therapeutic exercise programming Manual therapy techniques Taping and bracing Rehabilitation planning and progression Emergency on-field care Patient documentation and EMR use Collaboration with physicians and PTs Return-to-play decision-making Patient and athlete education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) State Athletic Trainer licensure (MN/WI/ND as applicable) Current CPR/AED certification First Aid certification