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**City/State:** Town and Country, Missouri

**Categories:** Rehabilitation Services

**Job Status:** Full-Time

**Req ID** : 95963

**Pay Range:** $47,361.60 – $77,126.40 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a **Lead Certified Athletic Trainer** ! The lead ATC will coordinate athletic training for outreach coverage for St. Louis SC Academy, Lou Fusz Athletics, and additional local sports programs. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced ATC with strong organizational and communication skills to lead our athletic trainers effectively.

This full-time position includes weekday responsibilities and occasional weekend event coverage, making it a dynamic role for those passionate about athletic training. Additionally, the position offers eligibility for full BJC Benefits, providing comprehensive support for the successful candidate.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young athletes and contributing to the vibrant sports community in St. Louis

Overview

**St. Louis Children’s Hospital** is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Oversees daily operations and clinical practice of athletic training services, including direct patient care in the field and clinical setting. Responsible for clinical quality, regulatory, staff, and student education. Assists manager and supervisor with oversight and management of athletic training services. Contributes to process improvement and is responsible for professional growth.

Responsibilities

+ Directs, provides, and ensures the delivery of outcome-oriented care of athletes on the field following all National and State regulations. Performs acute injury evaluation and rehabilitation under a physician’s directive and develops and instructs on-site or in-home exercise programs.

+ Partners with manager and supervisor to develop and maintain relationships with contracted organizations and to develop and provide community outreach.

+ Develops Safety Action Plans for athletic events, which include staffing levels for athletic trainers, in partnership with the supervisor.

+ Supervises and educates new hire ATC’s, students, volunteers, and the community on appropriate care, training, and safety measures.

+ BJC 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

+ Bachelor's Degree - Related field of study

+ Bachelor's Degree - Related field of study

Experience

+ 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

+ Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise

Preferred Requirements

Education

+ Master's Degree - Therapy/HC Admin

Experience

+ 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

+ < 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

+ NATABOC

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

+ Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

+ Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

+ 401(k) plan with BJC match

+ Tuition Assistance available on first day

+ BJC Institute for Learning and Development

+ Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

+ Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer