Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!\n \nScheduled Weekly Hours:\n \n40\n \nWork Shift:\n \nAfternoons/Evenings (United States of America)\n \nMercy Health \n \nIntro paragraph \n \nAs 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. \n \nSports Team Athletic Trainer\u2013 Sports Medicine\n \nJob Summary: \n \nThe 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. \n \nEssential Functions: \n\n Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitative services following protocols established by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians. \n \n\n Provide emergency medical services, including stabilization of fractures, management of medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries. \n \n\n Safely administer medications in compliance with state regulations. \n \n\n Develop and manage injury prevention programs tailored for athletes. \n \n\n Coordinate referrals to ensure seamless continuity of care with appropriate specialists. \n \n\n Communicate athletes' injury statuses effectively to coaches, parents, and team physicians. \n \n\n \nThis 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.\u202f \n \nEducation: \n \nBachelor's degree in Athletic Training (required)\u202f\u202f \n \nMaster's degree in Athletic Training (preferred)\u202f\u202f \n \n\u202f \n \nRequired Licensing & Certifications: \n \nNATA BOC Certified \u2013 National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required) \u202f \n \nCurrent Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required, only if required by the state where the job is being performed)\u202f\u202f \n \nBLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)\u202f \n \nExperience: \n \n2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)\u202f\u202f \n \nSkills & Abilities: \n \nHard/Tech/Clinical Skills:\u202f \n \nMonitor patient health during athletic events of dozens of athletes at a time\u202f \n \nEvaluate emergency conditions of an athlete for immediate and appropriate care\u202f \n \nPerform emergency care techniques on patients\u202f \n \nPerformance of diagnostic testing to determine type and extent of injury\u202f \n \nPerform taping and bracing of athletes\u202f \n \nPerform rehabilitation progressions\u202f\u202f \n \nPerform wound care\u202f \n \nBudgeting and inventory management\u202f \n \nScheduling\u202f \n \nTimely Documentation in EPIC and on paper\u202f \n \n\u202f \n \nSoft/Interpersonal Skills:\u202f \n \n\u202f \n \nAttention to detail\u202f \n \nMulti-tasking\u202f \n \nCritical Thinking\u202f \n \nCommunications with multiple generations and multiple professions\u202f \n \nConflict Resolution\u202f \n \nActive Listening\u202f \n \nRelationship Building\u202f \n \nWorks independently and autonomously\u202f \n \nMakes decisions which have significant impact on immediate work situation\u202f \n \nFlexible and adaptable to change\u202f\u202f\u202f \n \nTraining: \n \nEPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)\u202f \n \nMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.\n \nAs a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being \u2013 personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. \n \nWhat we offer\n\n Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)\n Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts\n Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders\n Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support\n \nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.\n \nDepartment:\n \nSports Medicine - Anderson\n \nIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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\u2013 Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours \u2013 Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.\n\n
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.