Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Specialists of Petersburg

Athletic Trainer Orthopedic Specialists of Petersburg

The Athletic Trainer plays a crucial role in delivering clinical support to patient care, working closely with supervising providers or physical therapists. They specialize in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation, and facilitating return-to-play and functional training. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates patient education, develops treatment plans, and supports providers in scheduling and documentation.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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.

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)

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:

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)

Range: $23.20 to $35.97

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.