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Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic
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What they do
An Athletic Trainer treats injuries and provides training to minimize the risk of injury for athletes and people playing sports. Responds when an athlete is injured on the field. Works for schools or colleges, for professional sports teams, or in physicians' offices.
$50,435 / year median in Missouri
+23% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Orthopedics Wentzville Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
Support orthopedic physicians. M-F, day shift, no weekends/holidays Primary St. Charles Clinics- support Wentzville as needed This position will support cast applications, bracing, therapy.
Job Summary:
Assesses injuries and manages comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY 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.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related fieldEXPERIENCE
No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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:
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