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.
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
Work Experience
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
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Afternoon shift