Athletic Trainer - High Schools- PRN

Mercy Health System•Janesville, WI

33d

About The Position

Evaluates physical conditions and advises and treats athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties:

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program
State license is required
Licensed as an athletic trainer in WI, IL or both if required
CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire
BOC certification
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested
Have/maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR-01-Fleet Safety policy
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Responsibilities

Performs assessment of injury or condition and takes appropriate follow up steps to ensure safe and proper care
Prescribes routine, preventive and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles, increase balance and improve flexibility
Provide practice, game/event coverage for assigned area
Respond to medical emergencies and provide assessment, stabilization and first aid
Make recommendations for athletic participation and return to sport guidelines
Complete accurate documentation of assessment and referrals
Refer athletes to physician for continued care per protocol
Perform manual techniques and utilize taping and bracing to relieve symptoms and improve function
Collaborate with sports medicine providers, physicians and other allied health professionals
May work in a clinic setting with physician or under the direction of a physical therapist

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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