Bon Secours·Henrico County, Virginia
Provide autonomous medical coverage, injury evaluation, and rehabilitative services for athletes at various educational and community levels. Manage emergency medical situations and coordinate care between athletes, coaches, and physicians.
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position - The Sports Team Athletic Trainer provides daily, autonomous medical coverage to athletic practices and athletic games/events at high schools, middle schools, colleges or community athletic teams.
This role has the responsibility to evaluate, treat, prevent and rehab injuries, along with the recognition and treatment of medical emergencies.
They will also provide medical coverage for community events, prevention programming and education for coaches, athletes and parents as well as CPR training.
Essential Job Functions Provides athletic injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative services to injured athletes in accordance with the policies and procedures set by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Provides emergency medical services for injured athletes including but not limited to providing care for unstable fractures, medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries and catastrophic injuries.
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice.
Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes.
Coordinates referrals to support continuity of care to the appropriate specialist.
Communicates injury status of athletes to coaches, parents, and team physicians.
Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation of injury evaluations, treatments, and plans of care.
Manages all documentation required by the state specific scholastic athletic leagues.
Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in services, yearly skills review and other learning opportunities.
Potential US and international travel as part of patient care 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.
Licensing/Certification 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) Education Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required) Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred) Work Experience 2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred) Language Spanish (preferred) Skills 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 Range: Minimum: $24.94 Maximum: $38.68 As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters.
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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. 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 Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, 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
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and NATA BOC certification along with a valid state license. BLS certification is required, and experience with EPIC EMR or Spanish language skills are preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, sports team athletic trainer roles typically draw interest from candidates with the required bachelor’s degree, NATA BOC certification, and state licensure, with BLS also expected. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer a master’s degree or EPIC EMR experience, and benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and highlight any team-sport or EMR experience in your application.
