Athletic Trainer/Physician Extender - Kenwood Ortho

Mercy Health BSMH • Amberley, OH

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About The Position

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree