Details
- Athletic Trainer - Maryville High School
- Department: St. Joseph Sports Medicine
- Full Time Status
- Variable Shift
- Pay Range: $42369.60 - $61443.20 / year
Summary
- This position works under the supervision of the Team Leader. Serves as the liaison between patients, providers, nurses, Athletic Director and physical therapists. This individual also plays a key role in the sports medicine out-reach program including providing coverage to local colleges/universities, high schools, and/or other area teams and sporting events. This position is employed by Mosaic Health System.
Duties
- Serves as liaison between patients/parents, providers, and physical therapists/staff. This may include working with physical therapists/staff to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for patients.
- Performs patient fitting and education regarding crutches, braces, soft goods, etc.
- Coordinates and provides athletic training coverage to at least one area college/university, high school, or other local sports team/event. This includes prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This also includes providing on-site coverage of athletic events, which may include evening and/or weekend coverage, and implementing summer programs.
- Educates patients, parents, athletes, and the general public regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related issues.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains licensure and other professional affiliations, including NATA certification and state licensures.
Qualifications
- BS required, MS preferred.
- Licensed/registered athletic trainer in Missouri (Kansas if required) or eligible to apply for licensure. BOC Certified Athletic Trainer required. BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.