Minor League Medical Intern

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for Minor League Medical Intern. Following you will find a brief description of the job and application process. For additional information, please contact the Emerging Talent Program at EmergingTalentProgram@ladodgers.com.

Title:                             Minor League Medical Intern 

Department:              Player Development (Medical)

Status:                          Intern (3-month program)

Location:                     Glendale, AZ

Pay Rate:                     $17.28/hour + housing stipend

Posting Date:             December 4, 2024

Deadline:                     January 12, 2025

*Interviews for our 2025 Internship positions will take place in March 2025

The Medical department within Player Development is responsible for player safety and rehabilitation of player injuries in the Dodgers minor league system.  Duties include practice and game coverage, emergency care for injuries sustained in games or practice. Design and monitor rehabilitation and return to play programs. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Daily communication with Athletic Training staff, Coordinator of Athletic Trainer Development, Minor League Medical Coordinator.
• Assist with coordinating player and staff appointments (Imaging, physician).
• Inform, ACL ATC’s, Minor League Medical Coordinator of injury during daily activities that they may not be aware of; this allows communication during game with both Managers and Front Office.
• Communication with Minor League SM&P staff throughout season to maintain and nurture relationships.
• Player Care: Treatment, Testing, Evaluation, Monitoring. Return to Performance
• Assist, evaluate & treat players’ movements / postures statically & dynamically.
• Assist fellow ATC’s, Athletic Training Coordinator, Minor League Medical Coordinator and Physical Therapist in the development, monitoring and management of player rehabilitation programs.
• Assist post-operative protocols alongside SM&P staffs.
• Work closely with SM&P staff to assist and develop player testing protocols as we build individual player profiles to identify potential injury risk, return-to-performance protocols, and identify areas of potential player development.
• Create & implement corrective exercise & preparation programs for players for both prevention & rehabilitative purposes based on previous injury history, current injury, postural & strength assessments.
• Administration and Supply
• Maintain daily treatment notes, as well as up-to-date medical files in AHMS EMR.
• Assist with organizing physical (pre-season & end of season) documentation and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism of training room
• Maintain file copies of necessary documentation.
• Maintain all licensures & certifications pertaining to job responsibilities.
• Assist in inventory of medical and rehabilitation supplies.
• Assist in calibration and required services for therapeutic modalities.
• Perform additional duties directed by Medical Director and/or Head Medical Coordinator as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Must be a student in an accredited CAATE Athletic Training program, in good standing with the University
• CPR certification required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a verifiable safe driving record, and safely operate a company-supplied motor vehicle, daily, for duties related to this position
• Courses completed in areas of anatomy and injury evaluation prior to attending this internship preferred
• Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree OR are currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution
• Must be available to live and work in Los Angeles or your assigned office location throughout the duration of your 3-month program during the summer months
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Passionate about working for a professional sports team
• Proactive and out of the box thinking

Current Los Angeles Dodgers employees should apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts:

MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW

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