What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Trainer position at Mississippi County Hospital System?
Description
ATHLETIC TRAINER * SAFETY SENSITIVE 7AM-3:30PM
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing comprehensive athletic health care services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care for student-athletes or athletic program participants. This role collaborates closely with physicians, coaches, and strength staff to ensure safe participation in sports and optimal recovery outcomes. The Athletic Trainer also develops conditioning and injury-prevention programs, maintains accurate medical records, and ensures compliance with state, institutional, and national athletic health standards.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess athletic injuries and determine appropriate care or referral
- Provide immediate emergency care during practices, games, and events
- Design and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs
- Apply therapeutic modalities, taping, bracing, and manual therapy techniques
- Maintain detailed and confidential medical documentation for athletes
- Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, and coaching staff
- Educate athletes on injury prevention, hydration, nutrition, and safe training practices
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, high school athletic association, or organizational policies
- Travel with teams when required for competitions and events
- Manage athletic training facility equipment, supplies, and safety protocols
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, sports injuries, and rehabilitation principles
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure athletic environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong decision-making skills in emergency situations
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy equipment, and respond quickly to injuries
Education & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Current Arkansas licensure
- CPR/AED certification required (must be kept current)