Certified Athletic Trainer

Overview Certified athletic trainers (AT-C) provide educational services, community outreach activities, and athletic training services. They promote efficiency of operations within the sports medicine program. Athletic trainers participate in the improvement and promotion of the CMH&C sports medicine program.At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources. Responsibilities Provides safe, high quality, athletic training services that delivers optimal outcomes for athletes.Provides sports-related education to hospital staff, students, athletes and the community. es education on sports injuries, prevention and care. es patient/athlete and family education regarding use of crutches, cast and splint care, skin assessment, and home exercises. ipates in promoting continuing educational opportunities for the community. es input to Communications and Marketing to assist in the development of educational information and implementation of strategies to promote Sports Medicine services in the community. ipates in educational teaching opportunities as needed. ipates in the education of athletic training students with established partnerships of accredited athletic training programs.Promotes efficiency and improvement of operations within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Science/Sports Medicine Center.Uses current research and evidence for practice to expand personal professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve athletic training care quality.Delivers care in a customer friendly way consistent with the philosophy, mission, vision and values of the Department and organization. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Degree in Athletic Training and No Experience necessary / On-the-Job Training Previous work as a high school athletic trainer is preferred. Graduate Assistant education as a certified athletic trainer may count towards experience.Certified Athletic Trainer NATCertified Athletic Trainer KSCertified Athletic Trainer MOEmployees must obtain Certified Athletic Trainer KS or equivalent within 90 daysEmployees must obtain Certified Athletic Trainer MO or equivalent within 90 daysATC NAT Certified Athletic Trainer NAT National Athletic Training Certification through the Board of Certification Required Upon Hire Benefits at Children's Mercy The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Starting Pay Our pay ranges are market competitive. Your offer will be determined based on your education and experience. Remote Work/Work from Home This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area. EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. Need help finding the right job?