Mercy Health

Sports Team Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Clinic


PayCompetitive
LocationPaducah/Kentucky
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R238162

      Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

      S cheduled Weekly Hours:

      40

      Work Shift:

      Days (United States of America)

      Mercy Health

      Intro paragraph

      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.

      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)

      Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

      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.

      Department:

      Mercy Health-Ortho Physical Therapy - MHP Kentucky Specialty Care

      It 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, a ll 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 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 .

  • About the company

      Mercy Health, formerly Catholic Health Partners, is a Catholic health care system with locations in Ohio and Kentucky.