Lead Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine Outreach (F / T)

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview :

The Lead serves a dual role providing patient care directly as a clinician and acting as a lead; establishing and improving communication and collaboration with related departments within the continuum of care within the sports medicine program to enhance shared knowledge between clinicians and departments, so as to promote clinical excellence throughout. In addition, the Outreach Lead is responsible for assisting in the data collection and interpretation of clinical outcomes for Mercy Sports Medicine. The Outreach Lead assumes supervisory duties as delegated by Manager and or Administrative Director. Serves as a resource for the leadership team with oversight of departmental policy, compliance and key financial indicators.

The Lead serves as a clinical mentor to new and existing staff and assists in providing relevant educational and treatment tools to enhance clinical excellence. The Lead plays a key role assisting with optimization of performance and adoption of best practices between all members of the team and all departments within the orthopedic rehabilitation division. The Lead will serve as a liaison between the clinic and hospital based departments and their staff, working to improve relations and collaboration to promote improved patient outcomes, performing in a manner consistent with our Mercy mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications :

• Education : Graduate of athletic training program from accredited college or university.
• Licensure :   State of practice licensure or eligible for Athletic Trainer is required.
• Experience : None.
• Certification / Registration : Certification through the Board of Certification, Inc. Professional Rescuer CPR or its equivalent.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities : This individual must be trained and capable of performing patient care and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements : Clinical and / or Outreach Athletic Training settings. The individual must be very adaptable and willing to work occasional odd hours. There will be occasional weekend work and travel required throughout the year. Must be able to push 40 lbs., pull 60 lbs., grip 50lbs
• Equipment Used : Therapeutic Modalities, Thermal and Electric Modalities, Computer, Dictaphone, Cellular Phone, Therapeutic Equipment.
• Preferred Education : Master's Degree in athletic training or related field is preferred.
• Preferred Experience : Some experience preferred, but not required.
• Preferred Certification : National Athletic Trainers Association certification as an athletic trainer.

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For additional information, please contact jeff.schnettgoecke@mercy.net

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