Sports Team Athletic Trainer - St. Francis Eastside - PRN

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position -

The Sports Team Athletic Trainer provides daily, autonomous medical coverage to athletic practices and athletic games/events at high schools, middle schools, colleges or community athletic teams. This role has the responsibility to evaluate, treat, prevent and rehab injuries, along with the recognition and treatment of medical emergencies.  They will also provide medical coverage for community events, prevention programming and education for coaches, athletes and parents as well as CPR training.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides athletic injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative services to injured athletes in accordance with the policies and procedures set by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.

• Provides emergency medical services for injured athletes including but not limited to providing care for unstable fractures, medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries and catastrophic injuries.

• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice.

• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes.

• Coordinates referrals to support continuity of care to the appropriate specialist.

• Communicates injury status of athletes to coaches, parents, and team physicians.

• Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation of injury evaluations, treatments, and plans of care.  Manages all documentation required by the state specific scholastic athletic leagues.

• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in services, yearly skills review and other learning opportunities. 

• Potential US and international travel as part of patient care

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.

Licensing/Certification

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

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

Spanish (preferred)

Skills

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 

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours 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