Athletic Trainer (ATC) - Taylor High School/Middle School

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Sports Team Athletic Trainer to provide medical coverage for athletic practices and events. The role involves evaluating and treating injuries, managing emergency medical services, and educating athletes and coaches. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification required.
• Current Athletic Trainer license in the state required.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire, required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides athletic injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative services.
• Administers emergency medical services for injured athletes.
• Coordinates referrals to support continuity of care.

Skills

Injury evaluation

Emergency medical services

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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

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.

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)

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

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 Affirmative 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]