Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic

SSM Health • Saint Charles, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support orthopedic physicians in an orthopedic clinic. The role involves supporting cast applications, bracing, and therapy. The primary work location is St. Charles Clinics, with support needed in Wentzville as required. The job is described as more than a career, it's a calling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field
• No experience required
• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) And Licensed Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) And Athletic Trainer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) And Athletic Trainer - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Letter of Acknowledgment of Receipt of Application for Athletic Trainer - Oklahoma Medical Board And Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Athletic Trainer - Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) And Athletic Trainer - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs.
• Designs and implements comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
• Evaluates and manages injuries.
• Maintains medical documentation on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Prepares athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options through DailyPay for instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level