| Job Description | - This position will work with the athletic program and students at Missouri Western State University.
- Serves as the liaison between patients, providers, nurses, Athletic Director and physical therapists. This individual also plays a key role in the sports medicine out-reach program including providing coverage to local colleges/universities, high schools, and/or other area teams and sporting events.
- This position works under the supervision of the Team Leader and is employed by Mosaic Health System.
Essential Duties: - Serves as liaison between patients/parents, providers, and physical therapists/staff. This may include working with physical therapists/staff to develop and implement rehabilitation programs for patients.
- Performs patient fitting and education regarding crutches, braces, soft goods, etc.
- Coordinates and provides athletic training coverage to at least one area college/university, high school, or other local sports team/event. This includes prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for athletic injuries. This also includes providing on-site coverage of athletic events, which may include evening and/or weekend coverage, and implementing summer programs.
- Educates patients, parents, athletes, and the general public regarding injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related issues.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains licensure and other professional affiliations, including NATA certification and state licensures.
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