Athletic Trainer (AT) Physician Extender – Physician Office – West Orthopedic

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily clinical treatment of patients, supporting physical therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Provide guidance to patients on exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing, and scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate injury prevention programs for athletes, as well as cash-based functional return-to-play programming.
• Carefully coordinate care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals to optimize physician clinical throughput.
• Document injury treatments and develop plans of care.
• Maintain competency through participation in continuing education, in-services, and other learning opportunities.

Requirements

The Athletic Trainer must have a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing. A Master’s degree in Athletic Training is preferred. NATA BOC Certification is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Benefits

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