Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Cox Medical Center Branson

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Athletic Trainer responsible for providing training services and assessing student athletes for sports-related injuries. This role encompasses maintaining sports programs and requires a Bachelor's degree along with a Missouri Athletic Training License.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental plans

Retirement Plan with employer match

Fitness Center discounts

Opportunity to earn referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Previous athletic training experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services to student athletes.
• Assess athletes for sports-related injuries.
• Maintain sports programs and keep records on athletes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master’s Degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information about the position

• Preventive Health Plan available
• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
• Opportunity to earn referral bonuses per hire for certain position

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer provide athletic training services to student athletes, in accordance with the Missouri State Athletic Training Practice Act. The Athletic Trainer assess athletes for a wide range of sports related injuries and provide proper decision making and instruction for referral or further assessment. The trainer is responsible for the coverage of the Athletic Training contracted schools while attending practices and games per contract. This position will establish and maintain sports related programs at the fitness center, ordering equipment and supplies, and keeping records on the athletes with whom they work.

Job Requirements

• Education
  Required: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution
  Preferred: Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution
• Experience
  Preferred: Previous athletic training experience
• Skills
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  Strong analytical/problem solving skills
  Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  Required: Missouri Athletic Training License that is both active and in good standing AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire