This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment
Who We Are:
Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services. Ashley Regional Medical Center has been named one of the top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive years.
Where We Are:
We are located in Vernal, Utah, which is known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
- And much more…
Position Summary:
The Athletic Trainer / Physical Therapist recognizes, manages, and rehabilitates injuries to athletes. Provides techniques for prevention of injuries and instructs/trains on safe exercise techniques. Additional responsibilities include:
- Assesses and administers first aid to injured athletes during practices and sporting events along with the appropriate documentation. After evaluation of all injuries, makes appropriate physician referral when needed. Facilitates care coordination for student athletes, parents and stakeholders to ensure proper quality and service.
- Monitors the operation of the Athletic Training room ensuring that appropriate levels of supplies are maintained, maximal coverage is provided, and that the Athletic Training room maintains a professional atmosphere.
- Communicates effectively with coaches, school administration, parents, athletes, patients, physicians, therapist as well as other sports medicine team members. Maintains accurate records of all evaluations, referrals, and treatments administered to patients or athletes.
- Provides education and training on injury prevention, advocates for overall health literacy, nutrition and mental health wellbeing.
- Actively engaged in regional or hospital specific events may include community events such as running races, bike races, triathlons, tournaments, health fairs, other like events.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Utah Athletic Trainer license
- Credentialed as an Athletic Trainer
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
