What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Team Athletic Trainer position at Bon Secours Mercy Health?
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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
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
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
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
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
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