Certified Athletic Trainer, Full-time

Hopedale Medical Complex•Hopedale, IL

3d•$27 - $30

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides athletic training and sports medicine services to local student-athletes, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and assistance with safe return to participation. The position works closely with student-athletes, families, coaches, athletic directors, and HMC physicians to provide sports medicine services. When needed, the trainer may also serve as a Physician Extender in HMC clinics, providing clinical support within the applicable scope of practice and organizational requirements. The role requires flexibility to accommodate athletic schedules and may include evening, weekend, and holiday work, as well as coverage at athletic events, practices, tournaments, and other assigned activities. Work takes place in athletic and healthcare settings, including high school athletic facilities, fields, gymnasiums, training rooms, clinics, and community locations. The employee may encounter varying weather, uneven surfaces, athletic injuries, infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare or environmental hazards. Appropriate PPE will be provided when necessary and must be used according to established policies. All HMC employees must successfully complete applicable federal and state background checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. HMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or entry-level master's degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
Current Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility for Illinois licensure.
Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Strong clinical knowledge, assessment, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, families, coaches, physicians, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to provide individualized and age-appropriate care.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a healthcare team.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours as required by athletic schedules and assigned activities.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, assisting with positioning or transferring patients or athletes, and lifting or carrying equipment and supplies.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors and safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successful completion of applicable federal and state background checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with high school or collegiate athletic programs.
Previous experience in sports medicine, orthopedic, rehabilitation, or outpatient clinical settings.
Experience working as a physician extender or providing clinical support in a healthcare setting.
Experience working with athletes of varying ages and skill levels.
Additional certifications or training relevant to athletic training or sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide athletic training services and medical coverage for local high school athletic programs.
Cover games, practices, tournaments, and other athletic events as assigned.
Evaluate athletic injuries and illnesses and communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate individuals.
Develop and implement injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning programs.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on return-to-participation recommendations.
Monitor athletes during treatment and rehabilitation and communicate progress as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, injuries, treatments, rehabilitation, and patient care.
Educate student-athletes, parents or guardians, coaches, and staff about injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, health, and safety.
Coordinate athletic training coverage and services with athletic directors and coaching staff.
Assist with outreach programs, educational presentations, coaches' clinics, and community sports medicine initiatives.
When serving as a Physician Extender, conduct patient assessments and present findings to physicians.
Assist physicians and clinical staff with patient care and treatment within applicable scope of practice.
Assist with patient education, documentation, and other clinical activities as assigned.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, patients, and families.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements, HMC policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in required meetings, training, continuing education, and professional development activities.
Maintain current knowledge of athletic training and sports medicine practices and participate in relevant professional organizations and continuing education as appropriate.
Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, dependability, and flexibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.