Sports Team Athletic Trainer (ATC) - St. Mary's Hospital

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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. 

Sports Team Athletic Trainer (ATC) - St. Mary's Hospital - Full Time - Richmond, VA

Job Summary: 

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. 

Essential Functions: 

• 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. 

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, 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)  

Experience: 

• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)   

Skills & Abilities: 

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:  

• 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  

• Budgeting and inventory management  

• Scheduling  

• Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper  

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:  

• Attention to detail  

• Multi-tasking  

• Critical Thinking  

• Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions  

• Conflict Resolution  

• Active Listening  

• Relationship Building  

• Works independently and autonomously  

• Makes decisions which have significant impact on immediate work situation  

• Flexible and adaptable to change    

Training: 

• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)  

Range:

• Minimum: $24.94

• Maximum: $38.68

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours 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 insurances, 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.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.