Athletic Trainer (Springfield, MO High School)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Pension/retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support a Springfield High School program in Missouri. This full-time role involves delivering athletic training services, evaluating injuries, and coordinating care with Mercy resources to ensure safe return to activity.

Ideal candidates have a certified athletic trainer credential, state licensure eligibility, and flexibility for occasional odd hours, weekends, and travel. Mercy emphasizes mission alignment and professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of athletic training program from accredited college or university.
• State licensure or eligible for Athletic Trainer is required.
• Certification through the Board of Certification, Inc. Professional Rescuer CPR or its equivalent.
• Must be able to assess data reflective of patient status and provide age-appropriate care.
• Willing to work odd hours, weekends and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services in a local high school setting.
• Assess patient status and determine appropriate care and treatment.
• Collaborate with school staff and Mercy team to support safe return to activity.
• Travel as required within the year.

Skills

Patient care

Data interpretation

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Master's degree in athletic training

Tools

Dictaphone

Therapeutic modalities

Computer

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

Located in SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

Primarily for Local SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

FULL TIME

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.
• 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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