Athletic Trainer - Savannah High School

Mymlc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking an Athletic Trainer to work under supervision and liaise with various stakeholders including patients and providers. Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, maintaining injury logs, providing coverage to local sports teams, and educating the community on injury prevention. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, with a Master's being preferred, and must obtain licensure in Missouri within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Registered Athletic Trainer license in Missouri is required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates provider appointments and manages concussion protocols.
• Documents and maintains injury logs.
• Educates patients regarding injury prevention and wellness.

Skills

Coordination

Injury prevention

Communication

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of leadership. Serves as the liaison between patients, providers, nurses, Athletic Director and physical therapists. This individual also plays a key role in the sports medicine out-reach program including providing coverage to local colleges/universities, high schools, and/or other area teams and sporting events. Maryville specific: Promotes and Administers Acceleration Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates provider appointments as needed, including concussion management protocol.
• Document and maintain injury log.
• Serves as liaison between patients/parents, providers, and physical therapists/staff. This may include working with physical therapists/staff to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for patients.
• Performs patient fitting and education regarding crutches, braces, soft goods, etc.
• Coordinates and provides athletic training coverage to at least one area college/university, high school, or other local sports team/event. This includes prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This also includes providing on-site coverage of athletic events, which may include evening and/or weekend coverage, and implementing summer programs.
• Educates patients, parents, athletes, and the general public regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related issues.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains licensure and other professional affiliations, including BOC certification and state licensures.
• Follows appropriate protocols, standards, and practices, including those related to blood borne pathogens.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Athletic Trainer - Missouri (Kansas if required) or eligible to apply for licensure - Required within 90 Days
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Driver's License - Valid In State - Required Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and offsite locations as needed. - Required