Athletic Trainer - Sports Med Clinic
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer provides clinical support and athletic training services within the Sports Medicine clinic, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals in accordance with the Missouri Athletic Training Practice Act. The role supports patient rooming, triage, evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries, therapeutic exercise instruction, orthopedic procedures, casting and splinting, patient education, and telephone communication. The Athletic Trainer works with providers to facilitate efficient patient flow, coordinate patient care, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic and sports medicine services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Active Missouri Athletic Training License in good standing.
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, orthopedic injuries, rehabilitation principles, and sports medicine treatment protocols.
- Ability to room patients efficiently, obtain and document medical histories, and prepare patients for provider evaluation.
- Ability to assist providers with triage, clinical assessments, and care coordination.
- Ability to provide patient education and instruction on provider-directed home therapeutic exercise programs.
- Proficiency applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic immobilization devices within authorized scope and demonstrated competency.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize patient needs and maintain efficient clinic operations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical team members.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Previous athletic training experience in a clinical, orthopedic, or sports medicine setting.
- Experience assisting with orthopedic procedures, casting, splinting, and musculoskeletal injury management.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Room patients, obtain and document relevant medical histories, and prepare patients for provider evaluation.
- Assist providers with patient triage, clinical assessments, and coordination of appropriate care.
- Support evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Provide instruction on provider-directed home therapeutic exercise programs and patient education.
- Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic immobilization devices within authorized scope and demonstrated competency.
- Assist providers with in-clinic procedures, including injections, wound care, and other orthopedic treatments as appropriate.
- Communicate by telephone with patients as part of clinical support.
- Coordinate patient care and help maintain efficient patient flow and clinic operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement with employer match
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Job Type
Full-time
