Athletic Trainer

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide prevention, early care, evaluation, and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals, across clinical and outreach settings. You will help maximize safe return to activity and support professional development within Mercy's mission and standards.

The role requires licensure or eligibility for Athletic Trainer certification and CPR/BOC credentials, with occasional weekend work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of athletic training program from accredited college or university.
• Licensure: State of practice licensure or eligible for Athletic Trainer is required.
• Certification/Registration: Certification through the Board of Certification, Inc. Professional Rescuer CPR or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care and rehabilitation for athletic injuries.
• Maximize safe return to activity and support professional development.
• May work in clinical and outreach athletic training settings with occasional odd hours and travel.

Skills

Athletic training skills

Patient care

Clinical evaluation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Therapeutic Modalities

Medical Equipment

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Provide services in regards to prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care and rehabilitation for all active individuals and sports related injuries. Overall goal is to maximize safe return to activity. The individual will also demonstrate professional development and responsibility within the field of athletic training. The incumbent will perform related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

MINIMUM REQUIRED

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Provide services in regards to prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care and rehabilitation for all active individuals and sports related injuries. Overall goal is to maximize safe return to activity. The individual will also demonstrate professional development and responsibility within the field of athletic training. The incumbent will perform related duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

MINIMUM REQUIRED

• Education: Graduate of athletic training program from accredited college or university.
• Licensure: State of practice licensure or eligible for Athletic Trainer is required.
• Experience: None.
• Certification/Registration: Certification through the Board of Certification, Inc. Professional Rescuer CPR or its equivalent.

Other

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: This individual must be trained and capable of performing patient care and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Clinical and/or Outreach Athletic Training settings. The individual must be very adaptable and willing to work occasional odd hours. There will be occasional weekend work and travel required throughout the year.

Equipment Used: Therapeutic Modalities, Thermal and Electric Modalities, Computer, Dictaphone, Cellular Phone, Therapeutic Equipment.

• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in athletic training or related field is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Some experience Preferred, but not required.
• Preferred Certification: National Athletic Trainers Association certification as an athletic trainer.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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