Athletic Trainer - Crystal Lake High Schools

Mercyhealth • Crystal Lake, IL

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About The Position

This is a flexible full-time position 32-40 hours per week; to work at Crystal Lake Central High School. This position provides athletic training services to the student-athletes at both practices and games. 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 school of Athletic Training
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees