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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 - Sports Medicine - Cincinnati - PRN
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.
Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.
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.
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)
Work Experience
2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)
Language
None
Skills
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
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What we offer
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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com