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At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences. DMU is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex and affiliate locations. Athletic Trainers deliver primary care, injury prevention, emergency response, clinical evaluation, and rehabilitation services. This role also supports performance classes, clinics, and camps, and provides education to athletes, families, coaches, students, and the community.

What you'll do:

• Provides exceptional athletic training services to teams and organization contracted: management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for a wide variety of sporting events including but not limited to: football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, rugby, gymnastics, and more. The Athletic Trainer works under direct supervision of a physician in accordance with Iowa State law practice act. These services may occur during the week, evening, and weekends.
• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice and is responsible for working within the Iowa Athletic Training Practice Act, Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers Standards of Professional Practice, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPPA, and other legal mandates.
• Assist with building, supervising, and implementing customized workshops/classes for prevention of injuries, conditioning, and sports performance classes.
• Commits to Des Moines University and the Clinic's mission and vision.
• Represent Des Moines University while building community relationships and portraying a professional image.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by my supervisor to support clinic goals.

What we are looking for:

• 1-3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
• Must be a graduate from an accredited athletic training program.
• Must be NATA BOC certified and possess an Iowa athletic training license.
• CPR certified.
• Driver's license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment; physically able to assist patients.
• Clear communication under pressure, ability to work independently and complete document accurately

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

The anticipated salary for this position is $56,650.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges - the College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and the College of Health Sciences. DMU offers graduate-level professional degree programs in anatomy, biomedical sciences, health care administration, medical science, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and public health.

Located in West Des Moines, part of Iowa's capital metro, DMU provides a collaborative, student-centered academic environment. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks in board exam performance, certification pass rates and medical residency match outcomes. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. Our 88-acre campus in West Des Moines brings the entire academic community together in one collaborative, future-focused environment, while the Des Moines University Clinic serves patients within the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in downtown Des Moines. Our state-of-the-art campus features technology-rich, flexible learning environments that support innovative teaching and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Modern research facilities include a vibrant open-concept laboratory that fosters collaboration, accelerates discovery and empowers faculty and students to advance the health sciences.

DMU enhances our community's quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders, providing expert and compassionate patient care, serving the community in diverse ways and contributing to the vitality of central Iowa.

At DMU, you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of medicine and health sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: DMUPTSPC

Status: Exempt

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, with evening and weekend hours. Some flexibility available based on operational needs.

Position Description