Athletic Trainer - Springfield Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Springfield seeks a Sports Team Athletic Trainer to provide medical coverage for practices, games, and community events. You will evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries, deliver CPR training, and support coaches and parents on injury prevention and care strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, and a current NATA BOC certification. Preferred is a Master’s degree, with EPIC/EHR experience and BLS competency expected within 30 days of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Master's degree in Athletic Training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitation per protocols.
• Provide emergency medical services and stabilize injuries.
• Safely administer medications per state regulations.
• Develop and manage injury prevention programs for athletes.
• Coordinate referrals to ensure continuity of care with specialists.
• Communicate injury statuses to coaches, parents, and team physicians.

Skills

Injury evaluation

Emergency care

Wound care

Diagnostic testing

Taping & bracing

Rehabilitation

EPIC documentation

Budgeting

Scheduling

Interprofessional comms

Education

Bachelor's in Athletic Training

Master's in Athletic Training (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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 – Springfield Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

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)

As a Bon Secours 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.