<p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Requires a graduate of an accredited program </li><li>State license is required </li><li>Prn/Casual hours to cover sports events in the Rockford area schools </li></ul> <p>Evaluates physical conditions and advises and treats athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties:</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Performs assessment of injury or condition and takes appropriate follow up steps to ensure safe and proper care </li><li>Prescribes routine, preventive and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles, increase balance and improve flexibility </li><li>Provide practice, game/event coverage for assigned area </li><li>Respond to medical emergencies and provide assessment, stabilization and first aid </li><li>Make recommendations for athletic participation and return to sport guidelines </li><li>Complete accurate documentation of assessment and referrals </li><li>Refer athletes to physician for continued care per protocol </li><li>Perform manual techniques and utilize taping and bracing to relieve symptoms and improve function </li><li>Collaborate with sports medicine providers, physicians and other allied health professionals </li><li>May work in a clinic setting with physician or under the direction of a physical therapist </li></ul> <p>EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Graduate of an accredited school of Athletic Training</p> <p>CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE</p> <p>Licensed as an athletic trainer in WI, IL or both if required</p> <p>CPR/BLS required within 30 days of hire</p> <p>BOC certification</p> <p>Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested</p> <p>Have/maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR-01-Fleet Safety policy</p> <p>LEVEL OF SUPERVISION</p> <p>Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.</p> <p>Certification/Licensure</p> <p>Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package: 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. </li><li>Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. </li><li>Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. </li><li>Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. </li><li>Employee Wellbeing: 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. </li><li>Additional Benefits: 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. </li></ul>