Athletic Trainer - MOI Orthopedic Clinic - Columbia, MO
Job Description
Shift: Monday - Friday, days. No weekends and no holidays.
Department: MOI Orthopedic Clinic - Columbia, MO
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is looking for a passionate, driven, and team-oriented Athletic Trainer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to active individuals. The ideal candidate is proactive, compassionate, and confident in making critical decisions, with a strong commitment to athlete safety, recovery, and overall well-being. We value professionals who build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and take pride in guiding athletes through both injury prevention and rehabilitation journeys. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, adaptable, and eager to contribute to both patient care and the development of future athletic training professionals.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness in order to provide emergency or continued care, and to refer injured athletes to physician for continue management of their care.
Wrap, tape, and provide first aid to athletes as needed.
Coordinate care for injured athletes by providing direct access into the University of Missouri Health Care system.
Develop home exercise rehabilitation programs for athletes in addition to managing and treating injuries in the Rec Complex Athletic Training Room
Prepare and maintain various records, reports and information on athletic injuries, treatments, etc.
Serve as a Preceptor in the undergraduate athletic training program as a clinical site for athletic training students from the University of Missouri ATEP.
Participate in continuing education/professional development activities
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) by the Board of Certification (BOC). Athletic Trainer licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.