Athletic Trainer - Heartland Health : Job Details

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.

Details

* Athletic Trainer

* St. Joseph Sports Medicine

* Full Time Status

* Variable Shift

Summary

* 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.

* This position works under the supervision of the Team Leader and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties

* 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 NATA certification and state licensures.

Qualifications

* BS required, MS preferred.

* Licensed/registered athletic trainer in Missouri (Kansas if required) or eligible to apply for licensure within 90 days of hire is required. BOC Certified Athletic Trainer required. BLS certification required within 90 days from start date.