Athletic Trainer (ATC) — Anderson Orthopaedics & Spine

Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
• 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)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• incentives
• referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
• HAS/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
• continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level