Athletic Trainer

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking Certified Athletic Trainers to evaluate sports injuries, provide first aid, and develop rehabilitation plans for injured athletes. You will collaborate with physicians, coaches, and families to ensure safe return-to-play decisions.

The role emphasizes preventative programs and ongoing education, including supervision of students and mentoring new staff. A strong team spirit and durable clinical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current ATC certification required.
• Experience in athletic injury evaluation and care.
• Ability to develop rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
• Strong collaboration with physicians, coaches, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Apply modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy.
• Mentor new employees or volunteers; supervise students.

Skills

Athletic training

Emergency care

Rehabilitation planning

Communication

Education

ATC certification

Tools

Ultrasound therapy device

Electrotherapy equipment

Rehabilitation equipment

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