Athletic Trainer, LAT, Harvard High Schools

This position will work primarily at Harvard High School and support events at Mercyhealth Sportscore.

This position has a $5,000 sign on bonus!

Evaluates physical conditions and advises and treats athletes to maintain maximum physical fitness for participation in athletic competition by performing the following duties:

• 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 IL
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
BOC certification
Maintain a valid driver license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested
Have/maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth HR-01-Fleet Safety policy

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.