Athletic Trainer - Kenwood Orthopedic

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Athletic Trainer at Mercy Health – Kenwood Orthopedic delivers clinical support to patient care, working with supervising providers in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play training. It involves education, treatments, and coordinating care with therapists and other staff.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, NATA BOC certification, and a current state license; 2 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required.
• NATA BOC Certification and state license required.
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting preferred.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily clinical treatment, supporting therapists.
• Guide patients on exercises and scheduling.
• Coordinate injury prevention programs and return-to-play.
• Collaborate with athletic trainers, therapists, and other clinicians.
• Document treatments and develop plans of care.
• Maintain competency through continuing education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Active Listening

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Billing & charging understanding

Brace/Casting fitting

Scheduling

Job description

Mercy Health

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.

Mercy Health

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.

Athletic Trainer - Kenwood Orthopedic

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer plays a crucial role in delivering clinical support to patient care, working closely with supervising providers or physical therapists. They specialize in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and facilitating return-to-play and functional training. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates patient education, develops treatment plans, and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the daily clinical treatment of patients, supporting physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to patients on exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing, and scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate injury prevention programs for athletes, as well as cash-based functional return-to-play programming.
• Coordinate care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to optimize physician clinical throughput.
• Document injury treatments and develop plans of care.
• Maintain competency through participation in continuing education, in-services, and other learning opportunities.

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)
• 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:

• Documentation in EPIC
• Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.
• Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients
• Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.
• Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.
• Inventory management
• Understanding of billing and charging
• Scheduling
• Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions
• Conflict Resolution
• Active Listening
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Acceptance of authority
• Teamwork

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

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.

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