Athletic Trainer, Ortho/OHS, FT, FTE 1

Athletic Trainer, Ortho/OHS, FT, FTE 1 Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift 8 Hour Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Travel Between Amberwell Locations Category Nursing - Hospital Apply Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The High School Outreach Athletic Trainer (AT) is employed by the hospital or health system and assigned to partner high school(s) to provide comprehensive sports medicine services. This position serves as an extension of the hospital's sports medicine program, delivering on-site injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation services to student-athletes while strengthening community relationships and supporting physician practice growth. The Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the team physician and within hospital policies and clinical protocols.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Clinical Care & Coverage Provide on-site athletic training services for assigned high school(s). Evaluate injuries during practices, competitions, and designated clinic hours. Deliver immediate and emergency care for acute injuries and illnesses. Develop and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. Determine return-to-play status in consultation with supervising physician. Maintain detailed medical documentation in hospital-approved EMR systems. Physician & Hospital Integration Serve as liaison between student-athletes, parents, coaches, and hospital-employed team physicians. Facilitate referrals to sports medicine physicians, orthopedic specialists, imaging services, and rehabilitation departments within the health system. Support outreach physician clinics held at the school or hospital. Assist with community sports medicine marketing initiatives and relationship development. Injury Prevention & Education Implement injury prevention and performance enhancement programs. Develop Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for athletic venues. Educate athletes, coaches, and parents on injury prevention, concussion protocols, hydration, and conditioning. Coordinate pre-participation physicals in collaboration with hospital providers. Administrative & Program Development Maintain athletic training room operations and medical supplies. Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and school district policies. Track injury data and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Participate in hospital department meetings and outreach strategy planning. Support sports medicine community events and screenings.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE

: Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with "wow" experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities. To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org. Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in athletic training, preferably in a secondary school.

Education:

Minimum Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

Preferred Education:

Master's degree in athletic training

Licenses:

Minimum Required Licenses:

State License, NATA License Minimum Required Certifications:

CPR Certification State License:

Current state licensures as a Licensed Athletic Trainer Current BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing Share job details to