Certified Athletic Trainer | Sports Medicine

CentraCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is seeking a passionate and motivated Certified Athletic Trainer to join our growing Sports Medicine team. This unique position offers the opportunity to work directly alongside orthopedic physicians and advanced practice providers in a dynamic clinical setting while serving as the primary athletic trainer for a local high school sports program.

If you enjoy building relationships with athletes, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and making a meaningful impact on your community, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

This position provides a blend of clinic-based orthopedic care and community athletic outreach, allowing you to expand your clinical expertise while remaining connected to the field environment that athletic trainers love.

In this role, you will:

• Work side-by-side with orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, and rehabilitation professionals.
• Assist with orthopedic patient care, injury evaluations, treatment planning, and return-to-play decisions.
• Provide athletic training services to local high school student-athletes.
• Cover practices, games, and special athletic events.
• Develop injury prevention strategies and educational programs for athletes, coaches, and families.
• Create and oversee individualized rehabilitation programs that help athletes return safely to sport.
• Serve as a trusted healthcare resource within your assigned school community.

Schedule:

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud
• Hours vary between clinic and high school sporting events
• Athletic coverage during the afternoon, evening, and some weekend events.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $53,456.00 per year; exact wage determined by years of related experience

  • Pay range: $53,456.00 – $80,217.70 per year

    • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate

• $5,000 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!

• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

• Full-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field required; master’s degree preferred

• Licensed as an Athletic Trainer with MN Board of Medical Practice

• 2+ years of experience in athletic training setting preferred

• Valid driver's license in good standing required

To be eligible for the relocation bonus you must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away and relocate to within 30 miles of primary work location within 120 days.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, sign-on and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. 

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.