Certified Athletic Trainer - Piedmont Orthopaedic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Mental health resources

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an Athletic Trainer – Piedmont Orthopaedic to deliver clinical support to patient care, collaborating with supervising providers and physical therapists. You will specialize in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and returning athletes to play.

The role includes coordinating care with other medical professionals, documenting treatments, and supporting scheduling and care plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Master's degree in Athletic Training is preferred.
• NATA BOC certification is required.
• Current Athletic Trainer license in the practicing state is required.
• BLS certification is preferred upon hire and required within 30 days for BSMH; required at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EPIC documentation

Brace fitting

Patient education

Rehabilitation planning

Scheduling

Billing understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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 – Piedmont Orthopaedic

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)

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. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affi native 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]