Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time

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Role Overview

CoxHealth is hiring a mid-level Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time. This is a full-time role in Springfield. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Facility:

Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1344 Sports Medicine Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

Varied

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:

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
• Up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Job Summary
Provide athletic training services in a safe and effective manner to student athletes and sports performance clients, in accordance with the Missouri State Athletic Training Practice Act. Identify, report, address, and triage a variety of sports related injuries that pertain to the athletes at the school, event, or clinic where coverage is being rendered. Facilitate and coordinate the care of injured athletes at CoxHealth designated locations while under the direction of the CoxHealth Sports Medicine Director.

Job Requirements

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
Skills:
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Strong analytical/problem solving skills
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ Required: Missouri Athletic Training License that is both active and in good standing

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How do I apply for the Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time position at CoxHealth?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to CoxHealth. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time position at CoxHealth located?

This position is based in Springfield. CoxHealth has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time at CoxHealth earn?

CoxHealth has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine - Full Time role at CoxHealth posted?

This role was posted on July 22, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.