Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
The certified athletic trainer will provide injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation services to student athletes at Washburn University. They will also manage the athletic training outreach program and act as a liaison between medical staff, coaches, and athletes.
A Brief Overview The certified athletic trainer will provide athletic training services, under the direction of a licensed physician, to Washburn University who have contracted for those services. These services will include the rendering of urgent care, the assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation and recondition of the student athletes whose conditions are within the professional preparation and education of the certified athletic trainer. The athletic trainer will carry out tasks with regard to the management of the Washburn athletic training outreach program and athletic training staff.
Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education or related field from 4-year college or university. Required Master's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications 1 year Athletic training experience. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Athletic Trainer (AT) - KSBHA Required
What you will do Prevention, recognition, evaluation and immediate care, rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Incorporate use of modalities such as mechanical stimulation, heat, cold, light, air, water, electricity, sound, massage and the use of therapeutic exercises and reconditioning exercise.
Provide athletic training coverage of assigned athletic events to include evening and weekend events.
Pre-game/practice taping and preparation.
Maintain accurate records of injuries and treatments.
Make appropriate referrals for injured student athletes.
Act as a liaison between physicians, Washburn University, athletes and their parents/coaches.
Present educational programs for coaches, educators, parent groups, medical groups and civic organizations.
Travel Requirements 50% Will require travel for coverage of Washburn University games as part of our sports medicine agreement.
Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned
Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or a related field and possess a valid Athletic Trainer (AT) license from KSBHA. At least one year of athletic training experience is preferred for this position.
Market context
In Kansas, certified athletic trainer roles in higher education and rehab settings often draw candidates with formal athletic training education and state certification, with advanced degrees and experience commonly preferred. Competition can be stronger for university-based positions because employers may look for candidates who can support both clinical care and campus athletics. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your KSBHA certification and tailor your application to any collegiate or rehab experience.