Bon Secours Mercy Health
Sports Team Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Paducah, Kentucky, United States, 42001
Sports Team Athletic Trainer – Orthopedic Clinic
Position code: 970P04
About Our Organization At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.
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 and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state where practicing (required, if applicable)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Experience and Skills
2 Years Of Experience In Equivalent Setting
(preferred)
Hard/Technical/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)
Benefits
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
What We Offer 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 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.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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About Our Organization At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.
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 and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state where practicing (required, if applicable)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Experience and Skills
2 Years Of Experience In Equivalent Setting
(preferred)
Hard/Technical/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)
Benefits
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
What We Offer 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 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.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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