Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender - Anderson Orthopaedics

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender to provide clinical support to patient care. This role involves assessing injuries, coordinating exercise programs, and documenting treatment plans. Candidates are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in athletic training and relevant certifications, with opportunities for ongoing education.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training required.
• Current Athletic Trainer license in practicing state required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients.
• Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.

Skills

Patient care

Injury assessment

Rehabilitation

Patient education

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.

Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.
• Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care.
• Maintains competency by 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.

This position travels to the Anderson and Bridgetown office locations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training (required)

Master's degree in athletic training (preferred)

Licensing/Certification

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days)

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]