Athletic Trainer

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive athletic training services across area schools and community groups in Tupelo, MS. The role involves direct patient care, emergency and rehabilitation planning, and collaboration with physicians, coaches and families to ensure safe return to play.

Responsibilities include Saturday clinics, pre-season physicals, inventory management, and patient billing.

Qualifications

• ATC certification required.
• Experience in sports medicine setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, coaches and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools and organizations.
• Assist with Saturday morning clinics and pre-season physicals.
• Maintain competency in modalities, therapeutic exercise and first aid.
• Mentor new employees or volunteers; supervise student athletic trainers.
• Help manage inventory and monthly supply budget; bill patients timely.
• Document and charge services using a computer; provide transportation as needed.

Skills

ATC certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

JOB SUMMARY

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) recognize and evaluate sports injuries. They provide first aid or emergency care; develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; and plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury among athletes. Athletic trainers collaborate with medical doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care. They provide a vital communication link between the injured athlete, the physician, the coach, and the athlete's family to determine when the athlete can safely return to practice and competition.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Clinical:
  • Provides athletic training services to area recreational groups, schools, and other organization as assigned
  • Assist with Saturday morning clinics
  • Assist with planning and implementing pre-season physicals for athletes
  • Remains competent in the following areas:
    • Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy
    • Therapeutic exercise
    • First Aide
    • Attends and provides continuing education in servicing
  • Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
  • Serves as clinical supervisor for student athletic trainers while completing their hours
• Budget:
  • Assist with maintaining an accurate inventory of sports medicine supplies and remaining within the monthly supply budget
  • Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
• Other:
  • Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
  • Must provide own transportation