Athletic Trainer - Springfield Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

About the role

The Sports Team Athletic Trainer offers essential medical coverage for athletic practices, games, and events across educational institutions or community athletic teams. This role encompasses evaluating, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries, including the management of medical emergencies. The Athletic Trainer also provides medical support for community events, delivers prevention programs, educates coaches, athletes, and parents, and conducts CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitative services following protocols established by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
• Provide emergency medical services, including stabilization of fractures, management of medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries.
• Safely administer medications in compliance with state regulations.
• Develop and manage injury prevention programs tailored for athletes.
• Coordinate referrals to ensure seamless continuity of care with appropriate specialists.
• Communicate athletes' injury statuses effectively to coaches, parents, and team physicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic