Job Information
Bon Secours Mercy Health Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender - West Ortho in Cincinnati, Ohio
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
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 position travels to Fairfield, Kenwood, and Anderson offices as well as the West office location.
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)
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 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