Job Description
Overview:
This position works as a team that comprises a group of athletic trainers and our sports medicine team physician to provide healthcare services to athletic teams at Beloit College. Beloit College is an NCAA Division III institution offering 16 intercollegiate sports. Sporting assignments are tbd and will be decided based off applicant qualifications and best fit. Well-qualified candidates can expect an excellent benefits package along with a highly competitive salary based off qualifications, experience and education.
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:
Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Evaluates physical conditions and advises and treats athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and 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
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Athletic Training
Certification and Licensure
Licensed as an athletic trainer in WI, IL or both if required
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
BOC certification
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles:
Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.
Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
This is considered medium strength work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and crouch; talk and hear. Occasionally climb/balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Level of Supervision
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Benefits:
Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:
· 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.
· Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
· 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.
· Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
· 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.
· 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.
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Job Tags
Flexible hours, Shift work,