Athletic Trainer- Beloit College

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 19 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.

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

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

• Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).
• Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.
• Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

• Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Sit - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Taste/Smell - Not a present activity
• Strength - Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently
• Close Vision - Not a present activity
• Distance Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time
• Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Depth Perception - Not a present activity
• Ability to Adjust Focus - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

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…