Athletic Trainer - PRN

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, MO is hiring a Licensed Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services to area student athletes! CMH is made up of 34 primary and specialty clinics, 6 long-term care facilities and 1 residential care facility. Offering acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, surgeries, addiction recovery, therapies and more, CMH has its community covered!

About the area: Located in the heart of the Ozarks, our main campus is in Bolivar, Missouri, where you'll find a hometown feel and affordable housing options. Enjoy a movie, a round of golf, a college game, or grab a meal from any one of the local restaurants! Springfield is only 30 minutes away and offers entertainment and attractions like Big Shots Golf, Bass Pro Shop's Wonders of Wildlife Museum, and Urban Air. Only an hour south is Branson, where you can take in a family-friendly show, visit Silver Dollar City, and experience world-class shopping at the Branson Landing!


About the department: Established in 1998, the Athletic Training Department provides preventative health services, clinical evaluation and assessment, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries or illnesses in the manner and means deemed necessary to restore function to athletes. The CMH Athletic Training Department is under the direction of Dr. Craig Morris, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Morris has worked with professional teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, LA Anglels LA Dodgers, LA Galaxy, and Anaheim Ducks, as well as local universities and area high schools.

A typical day includes: Providing medical evaluations, concussion management, primary injury care at schools and athletic events, and physical rehabilitation of shoulders, arms, hands, necks, backs and legs.

• Establishes good rapport with school officials, students, parents, and others to effectively manage conflict resolution
• Reviews sport physicals or clearance forms of athletes for each sport
• Communicates effectively with coaches, parents, and others regarding student injuries and plans of care
• Refers athletes to appropriate follow-up care services and treatments
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner

Job Requirements:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training
• Experience: New graduates welcome, 1 year of experience preferred
• Skills: Patient care, communication skills, teamwork, basic computer skills, ability to work independently, perceptiveness
• Licensure/Certification: Certified by the Board of Certification, Inc. as a Certified Athletic Trainer
• Physical: Coordination and manual dexterity, prolonged periods of standing and walking, adaptability to changing schedules and weather environments, ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., hearing to distinguish between alarms, buzzers, and other audio-detected notifications

This position is PRN, evenings

Benefits include:

• Competitive wage
• 3-month mentorship for new graduates
• Annual merit increase
• Mileage reimbursement
• Early access to pay with on-demand PayActiv Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts

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