Athletic Trainer

OccuMedX Group, Inc.•New Florence, MO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides onsite occupational health support at active construction sites, focusing on injury prevention, early intervention, functional movement assessments, ergonomic coaching, and safe-work practices. The role supports a healthy, safe, and productive workforce through close collaboration with employees, site leadership, safety teams, and the OccuMedX operations team. The ideal candidate is proactive, people-centered, and able to thrive in a dynamic construction environment while delivering high-quality care and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Current BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC).
Active BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification.
Must obtain OSHA 30 Construction certification within the first 30 days of employment; employer provided.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees and clients at all levels.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to changes, become proficient quickly, and operate effectively in unpredictable situations.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, and diagram-form instructions.
Comfort working in a construction environment and at heights.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Availability for call back and overtime if required.
Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with occupational health and safety regulations, including OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite assessment, first aid, and early intervention care for work-related musculoskeletal concerns and minor injuries.
Conduct injury prevention programs, including stretching routines, mobility training, and crew warm-up sessions.
Perform functional movement screenings and ergonomic assessments to identify risks and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct regular safety walks to identify potential risks.
Monitor workers for signs of heat stress, fatigue, overexertion, and other environmental risk factors.
Educate workers on body mechanics, lifting techniques, and safe work practices.
Promote worker well-being through health coaching and routine check-ins.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of medical incidents, treatments, and follow-up care.
Prepare incident reports, injury logs, and other documentation for regulatory compliance and internal reporting.
Communicate effectively with management, project teams, and external agencies.
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and company protocols.
Collaborate with general contractors, safety managers, medics, and project leadership to support workforce health and productivity.
Participate in daily huddles, toolbox talks, and safety meetings as needed.
Communicate trends and site-specific health risks to operations leadership.
Build lasting relationships with internal and external partners.
Maintain onsite medical supply inventory and keep equipment clean, organized, and operational.
Assist with site metrics, reporting, and client-facing injury trend summaries as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and standards.