Athletic Trainer - Kansas

Freeman Health System; Gateway Drive (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Wellness program

Paid time off

Disability pay

Learning Center

Payroll deductions

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Joplin, MO is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to join our Sports Medicine team. You will perform and document athletic injury assessments, provide rehabilitation and coverage for area schools, and work under physician direction to meet treatment goals.

The role requires licensure as an Athletic Trainer and prefers a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience; on-call weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• Active Athletic Trainer certification/licensure required.
• Experience in athletic injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation desirable.
• New graduates considered with active certification or licensure if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents as directed by physician for athletes.
• Independently assesses athletes to determine injury care or referral.
• Provides rehabilitation and coverage for area schools.
• Delivers treatment under direction of evaluating therapist to meet goals.

Skills

Athletic trainer certification

On-site injury assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Our MissionTo improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.Schedule: Fulltime 40hrs/weekAbout Us - Sports MedicineOur team provides athletic injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up evaluations tailored to your needs. From diagnosis to treatment, through rehabilitation and recovery, our team gets you back in the game. Actively involved in the community, our athletic trainers perform on-site injury assessment and treatment during athletic events. Because injuries don't always occur during regular business hours, we have a certified athletic trainer on-call every weekend.What You’ll DoPerforms and documents as directed by physician for patients classified as athletes according to state licensure act. Independently assesses patients/athletes to determine appropriate athletic injury care or referral to physician for evaluation. Provides rehabilitation and athletic injury coverage for area schools. In clinical setting, delivers treatment under direction of evaluating therapist to meet stated goals.RequirementsKansas Athletic Trainer LicenseUpon hire, must have Athletic Trainer license for the state in which they are practicing.Preferred RequirementsMaster's degree is preferred but will accept Bachelor's degree. Preferred two years of working experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer. New graduates are considered with active certification or licensure.Freeman Perks and ProgramsFor eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!Health, vision, dental insuranceRetirement with employer matchWellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with ParticipationMilestone payments with longevity of employmentextended Paid time off (PTO)Disability payLearning Center designated only for Freeman Family membersPayroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.