What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist-Athletic Trainer-Sports Medicine position at Mercy?
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Overview:
Provide services in regards to prevention, recognition, evaluation, immediate care and rehabilitation for all active individuals and sports related injuries. The individual will also demonstrate professional development and responsibility. The incumbent will perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of American Physical Therapy Association accredited physical therapy program. The incumbent must have a Bachelors degree and certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association as an athletic trainer. Approved Clinical Instructor training obtained through Missouri State University and maintained as appropriate with University standards.
- Licensure: Missouri license (or eligible) for Physical Therapy. Missouri licensure (or eligible) for athletic training.
- Experience: None.
- Certifications: Mercy Health System approved Professional Rescuer CPR 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.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Physical Therapy; Athletic Trainer
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Salary : $7,500
