<p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Requires a graduate of an accredited program </li><li>State license is required </li></ul> <p>Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:</p> <ul> <li>Employee engagement, empowerment and growth </li><li>Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better </li><li>An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization </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>CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS</p> <p>To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:</p> <p>Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.</p> <p>Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.</p> <p>Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.</p> <p>Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.</p> <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>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).</p> <p>Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.</p> <p>Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.</p> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate</p> <p>Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.</p> <p>AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED</p> <p>Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)</p> <p>Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)</p> <p>Adult (18 years - 64 years)</p> <p>Geriatric (65 years and older)</p> <p>INFORMATION ACCESS</p> <p>Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.</p> <p>WORK CONTACT GROUP</p> <p>Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors, coaches, athletes, school administration</p> <p>SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <p>The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.</p> <p>Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Sit - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time</p> <p>Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Taste/Smell - Not a present activity</p> <p>Strength - Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently</p> <p>Close Vision - Not a present activity</p> <p>Distance Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time</p> <p>Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time</p> <p>Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time</p> <p>Depth Perception - Not a present activity</p> <p>Ability to Adjust Focus - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time</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>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>