Sports Team Athletic Trainer - St. Mary's Hospital

About Us

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

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

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

Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Pay

Range: Minimum: $24.94 Maximum: $38.68

Benefits

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.

• 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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.