Sports Team Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic

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Mercy Health

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Bon Secours

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

970P04 - Sports Team Athletic Trainer–

Job Summary:

The Sports Team Athletic Trainer offers essential medical coverage for athletic practices, games, and events across educational institutions or community athletic teams. This role encompasses evaluating, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries, including the management of medical emergencies. The Athletic Trainer also provides medical support for community events, delivers prevention programs, educates coaches, athletes, and parents, and conducts CPR training.

Essential Functions:

• Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitative services following protocols established by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
• Provide emergency medical services, including stabilization of fractures, management of medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries.
• Safely administer medications in compliance with state regulations.
• Develop and manage injury prevention programs tailored for athletes.
• Coordinate referrals to ensure seamless continuity of care with appropriate specialists.
• Communicate athletes' injury statuses effectively to coaches, parents, and team physicians.
  
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)  

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)  

 

Required Licensing & Certifications:

NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)  

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required, only if required by the state where the job is being performed)  

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH) 

Experience:

2 Years Of Experience In Equivalent Setting(preferred)  

Skills & Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: 

Monitor patient health during athletic events of dozens of athletes at a time 

Evaluate emergency conditions of an athlete for immediate and appropriate care 

Perform emergency care techniques on patients 

Performance of diagnostic testing to determine type and extent of injury 

Perform taping and bracing of athletes 

Perform rehabilitation progressions  

Perform wound care 

Budgeting and inventory management 

Scheduling 

Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper 

 

Soft/Interpersonal Skills: 

 

Attention to detail 

Multi-tasking 

Critical Thinking 

Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions 

Conflict Resolution 

Active Listening 

Relationship Building 

Works independently and autonomously 

Makes decisions which have significant impact on immediate work situation 

Flexible and adaptable to change   

Training:

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred) 

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com