Athletic Trainer (Exempt)
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Athletic Trainer Orthopedic Surgery (Mercy South)Provides prevention evaluation immediate care and rehabilitation for orthopedic and sportsrelated injuries supporting safe return to activity. Assists orthopedic providers with patient care rehabilitation planning and clinic flow. Demonstrates ongoing professional development and performs related duties as assigned in alignment with Mercys mission values and Service Standards.
Position Details:
Athletic Trainer
Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
12700 Southfork Road
St. Louis MO 63128
Schedule: Full Time 40 Hours per Week
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of athletic training program from accredited college or university.
Licensure: State of practice licensure or eligible for Athletic Trainer is required.
Certification/Registration: Certification through the Board of Certification Inc. Professional Rescuer CPR or its equivalent.
Other:
Skills Knowledge and Abilities: This individual must be trained and capable of performing patient care and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed.
Working Conditions Mental and Physical Requirements: Clinical and/or Outreach Athletic Training settings. The individual must be very adaptable and willing to work occasional odd hours. There will be occasional weekend work and travel required throughout the year.
Equipment Used: Therapeutic Modalities Thermal and Electric Modalities Computer Dictaphone Cellular Phone Therapeutic Equipment.
Preferred Education: Masters Degree in athletic training or related field is preferred.
Preferred Certification: National Athletic Trainers Association certification as an athletic trainer.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret physician referrals and perform accurate patient evaluations identifying precautions and contraindications.
Gather and document relevant patient history and subjective information.
Develop and progress individualized rehabilitation plans using appropriate therapeutic exercises and modalities.
Monitor patient responses and report abnormal findings to the physician or care team.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans home programs and discharge instructions.
Participate in discharge planning and recommend continued or offsite rehabilitation when needed.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff for complex cases and coordinated care.
Apply current clinical standards and follow established orthopedic and sports medicine protocols.
Support clinic operations through related administrative and organizational duties.
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Performance Testing
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Customer Support
- IT Service Management
- LMS
- Software Testing
- Training & Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Public Speaking
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
