Athletic Therapist

Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital; Winona (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Winona is seeking an Athletic Therapist to manage pre- and post-injury assessments during athletic events. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and offers full-time employment. Responsibilities include timely attendance at events, direct communication with coaches, and overall athlete care. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about sports health and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Good overall mental and physical health.
• Stamina and endurance for expected shifts.
• Ability to lift over 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend athletic events based on the priority schedule.
• Provide timely care for student athletes.
• Communicate with coaches for daily needs.

Skills

Manual therapy skills

Joint wrapping

Injury prevention education

First aid/CPR

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Description

This employee will have a weekly, full-time schedule that will be established following confirmation of events for the 2025-2026 academic school year. If this person is unable to attend the scheduled events due to unexpected illness, vacation, or emergency, the director of rehab will attempt to delegate schedule to a DPT, PTA, or OT staff member within the rehabilitation department.

Description

This employee will have a weekly, full-time schedule that will be established following confirmation of events for the 2025-2026 academic school year. If this person is unable to attend the scheduled events due to unexpected illness, vacation, or emergency, the director of rehab will attempt to delegate schedule to a DPT, PTA, or OT staff member within the rehabilitation department.

The licensed athletic trainer job summary at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital is listed below:

• Pre-injury and post-injury assessments during scheduled athletic events
• Communication with both athletic director and THMH rehab director
• Hands on manual therapy skills
• Joint wrapping
• Static and dynamic stretching
• Application of modalities ( as accessible and appropriate)
• Student/staff education for injury prevention and avoidance of exacerbation
• First aid/CPR
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Attendance for athletic events based on priority of schedule provided by the athletic director
• Punctual and timely arrival to designated athletic fields
• Assuring timely and appropriate care based on the student athlete’s presentation
• Performing thorough assessments of musculoskeletal injuries
• Establishing an intervention and recommended level of activity to assure safety
• Communicating with coaching staff to assure daily needs are met for each athletic season
• Assisting with community events, as needed
• Providing prompt notice of absence or need for change of schedule with Director of Rehab via telephone
• Referring athletes for additional medical care, if needed
• Performing clinical setting treatment sessions, as needed
• The athletic trainer will also perform any other duties assigned by the director of rehabilitation and hospital administration
  
  

Requirements

Licensure Requirement: Minimum of an Bachelor's Degree

Physical Requirements

• Good overall mental and physical health
• Stamina and endurance for expected shifts
• Enhanced physical activity tolerance
• Ability to perform proper lifting > 60 pounds
• Occasional sitting
• Frequent lifting of 10-30+ pounds
  
  

Experience Requirements: None; 2 years preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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