Athletic Trainer - Sports Med Clinic

Facility:

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1279 Sports Medicine SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8 AM to 6 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The Athletic Trainer provides clinical support and athletic training services within the Sports Medicine clinic in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, in accordance with the Missouri Athletic Training Practice Act. This position assists with patient rooming, triage, evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries, therapeutic exercise instruction, orthopedic procedures, casting and splinting, patient education, and telephone communication. The Athletic Trainer works closely with providers to facilitate efficient patient flow, coordinate patient care, and support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic and sports medicine services.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution

Preferred: Master's Degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited institution

Experience:

Preferred: Previous athletic training experience in a clinical, orthopedic, or sports medicine setting.

Preferred: Experience assisting with orthopedic procedures, casting, splinting, and musculoskeletal injury management.

Skills:

Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, orthopedic injuries, rehabilitation principles, and sports medicine treatment protocols.

Ability to room patients efficiently, obtain and document relevant medical histories, and prepare patients for provider evaluation.

Ability to assist providers with patient triage, clinical assessments, and coordination of appropriate care.

Ability to provide patient education and instruction on provider-directed home therapeutic exercise programs.

Proficiency in applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic immobilization devices within authorized scope and demonstrated competency.

Ability to assist providers with in-clinic procedures, including injections, wound care, and other orthopedic treatments as appropriate.

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize patient needs and maintain efficient clinic operations.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical team members.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required: Missouri Athletic Training License that is active and in good standing.

Preferred: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification