Athletic Trainer

Mississippi County Hospital System; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi County Hospital System is seeking an Athletic Trainer responsible for delivering comprehensive athletic health care services. This role involves injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for student-athletes, collaborating with physicians and coaches.

Key responsibilities include evaluating injuries, providing emergency care, and educating athletes on health practices. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and be certified by the BOC.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, sports injuries, and rehabilitation principles.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure athletic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess athletic injuries and determine appropriate care or referral.
• Provide immediate emergency care during practices, games, and events.
• Design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain detailed and confidential medical documentation for athletes.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, hydration, and safe training practices.

Skills

Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making in emergency situations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or related field

Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Current Arkansas licensure

CPR/AED certification

Job description

ATHLETIC TRAINER * SAFETY SENSITIVE 7AM-3:30PM

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health care services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for student-athletes or athletic program participants. This role collaborates closely with physicians, coaches, and strength staff to ensure safe participation in sports and optimal recovery outcomes. The Athletic Trainer also develops conditioning and injury‑prevention programs, maintains accurate medical records, and ensures compliance with state, institutional, and national athletic health standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess athletic injuries and determine appropriate care or referral
• Provide immediate emergency care during practices, games, and events
• Design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs
• Apply therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and manual therapy techniques
• Maintain detailed and confidential medical documentation for athletes
• Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, and coaching staff
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, hydration, nutrition, and safe training practices
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, high school athletic association, or organizational policies
• Travel with teams when required for competitions and events
• Manage athletic training facility equipment, supplies, and safety protocols

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, sports injuries, and rehabilitation principles
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, high‑pressure athletic environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision‑making skills in emergency situations
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy equipment, and respond quickly to injuries
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
• Current Arkansas licensure
• CPR/AED certification required (must be kept current)