Athletic Trainer (AT) - Taft High School

experiencedAlliedHealth; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Sports Team Athletic Trainer to provide medical coverage for practices, games, and events. You will evaluate, treat, prevent, and rehabilitate injuries and manage emergencies while educating coaches, athletes, and parents.

You will coordinate referrals to ensure seamless care and communicate clear injury statuses. Education requirements include Bachelor’s in Athletic Training (required) and Master’s preferred, with NATA BOC certification and current state license as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Master’s degree in Athletic Training is preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic injury evaluations and treatments following physician protocols.
• Deliver emergency services including stabilization of fractures and emergencies.
• Manage injury prevention programs and coach/athlete education.
• Coordinate referrals to ensure continuity of care with specialists.
• Communicate athletes' injury statuses to coaches, parents and physicians.

Skills

Injury evaluation

Emergency care

Taping & bracing

Rehabilitation progression

Patient documentation

Injury prevention

Communication with coaches/parents

Budgeting & inventory

ED/EPIC charting

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Health

About Us

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.

Sports Team Athletic Trainer – Taft High School

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 progressionsPerform 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)

As a 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]