Certified Athletic Trainer

Wabashgeneral; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plans

Tuition reimbursement

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Wabashgeneral in Mt. Carmel, IL, is seeking a licensed Certified Athletic Trainer to join their expanding Orthopaedics practice. The role involves evaluating and managing athletic injuries and collaborating with orthopedic providers to support local athletes. With coverage for 13 high schools and 2 community colleges, this position offers significant responsibilities and a variety of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Ideal candidates are those passionate about sports medicine and interested in making a positive impact in their athletic communities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Certified Athletic Trainer required.
• Experience in sports medicine and injury management preferred.
• Strong communication skills with athletes and parents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, manage, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Conduct cognitive baseline testing and develop preventative programs.
• Document clinical evaluations and treatments promptly.

Skills

Licensed Certified Athletic Trainer

Injury assessment

Clinical documentation

Cognitive baseline testing

Job description

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine | Mt. Carmel, IL 62863, USA

Pay or shift range: $24 USD to $30 USD.
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Are you a licensed Certified Athletic Trainer interested in working for an expanding Orthopaedics practice? At Wabash General Hospital, our Athletic Trainers are crucial to the success of our outreach program and an invaluable asset to the health of our athletic communities. They work collaboratively with our Orthopedic providers, providing access to injury assessments, treatment, and prevention strategies for local and area athletes. We currently serve thirteen high schools and two community colleges and counting. Our Athletic Trainers enjoy autonomous practice, mentoring and engagement with a professional peer network, readily accessible physicians, paid continuing education, opportunities for career advancement, paid time off, and many other benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries under the direction of WGH Physician Assistant, Michael Cheesman, home event and practice coverage; with some travel to away events.
• Proper and prompt clinical documentation.
• Communication liaison between primary care provider or specialist and school administration, athletes, and parents/guardians.
• Cognitive baseline testing and preventative program development and implementation.
• New graduates encouraged to apply and we offer full scholarship programs for student loan reimbursement.

Benefits Summary

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Free internal prescription program.
  • Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
  • 457(b) plan with employer matching.
  • 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
  • Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
  • Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays.
• Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement.
• Sign On Bonus.
• Wellness programs.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
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