Athletic Trainer- KC Monarchs

Sano Health & Care•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

This athletic trainer will be responsible for assisting the KC Monarchs team in providing comprehensive care to athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Working closely with the coaching staff, medical professionals, and team management, the AT ensures player health and performance are optimized throughout the season. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of sports medicine, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with travel and nontraditional hours. During the off-season, this position will assist with orthopedic clinic needs and other related functions.

Requirements

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Common Procedural Terminology (CPT)coding
Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
Electronic medical recordexperience (eClinicalWorks preferred)
Highly detailed andaccurate,with excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; expresses thoughts and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing;establishestrust and confidencequickly
Excellent skills in MicrosoftOffice (primarily Word, Excel,PowerPointand TEAMS).
Must be computer literate with the ability to learn new softwareapplications
Bachelor's orMaster’s degree in Athletic TrainingRequired
Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification, Inc. (ATC) or applicable accrediting body
Previousexperience working in sports medicine, preferably in baseball or a similar team environment.
State Licensed (or eligible for License in MO and KS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

Implement and direct medical care to players and staff at the affiliates within the scope that is outlined.
Implement injury prevention programs at each affiliate in collaboration withappropriate staff.
Communicate progress, issues, plans, etc. for each player to appropriate parties to ensure consistency.
Design and implement injury prevention programs tailored to individual athletes and team needs.
Conduct on-field injury assessments and provide immediate care during practices, games, and training sessions.
Develop and oversee rehabilitation programs to safely return players to full performance levels.
Collaborate with physicians and other medical personnel for injury diagnosis and treatment plans.
Maintainaccurateand confidential records of injuries, treatments, and player progress.
Ensure compliance with league and organizational health and safety protocols.
Travel with the team for games and provide ongoing support during road trips.
Provide additional Athletic Training services to Sano’s partnering schools or associations.
Provide care to Sano Orthopedic patients in the clinical setting.
Assist with Movement Screenings and Wellness Initiatives
Perform other related duties as required or assigned